Requests for Service Animals: Developing Compliant School Policies, Procedures and Responses

Address compliance issues before they escalate into costly litigation with this legal and practical guide to service animals.

Along with a review of ADA Title II rules and case law, you get detailed guidance to develop a policy that addresses the "reasonable modifications" standard, animal care and supervision, and more — plus 4 districts’ compliant policies you can adapt.

You also learn steps to take in response to a request, with examples of appropriate and inappropriate procedures, so you know the compliant ways to:

  • Prepare staff for their role when a student uses a service animal
  • Train staff on what they may and may not ask students about their service animals
  • Accommodate employees, parents, and other visitors with service animals
  • Plan for transportation when necessary
  • And more!