6163.2
BP
Board Policy
Animals At School
The Governing Board recognizes that animals can contribute to the district's instructional program by being effective teaching aids to students and by assisting individuals with disabilities to access district programs and activities. In addition, instruction related to the care and treatment of animals teaches students a sense of responsibility and promotes the humane treatment of living creatures.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop rules and procedures to ensure that when animals are brought to school, the health, safety, and welfare of students, staff, and the animals are protected. However, the district assumes no liability for the safety of animals allowed on district property.
Legal & Management References
State
13 CCR 1216 - Transportation of property
Civ. Code 54.1 - Access to public places
Civ. Code 54.2 - Guide, signal, or service dogs; right to accompany
Ed. Code 233.5 - Teaching of principles
Ed. Code 39839 - Transportation of guide dogs, signal dogs, service dogs
Ed. Code 51202 - Instruction in personal and public health and safety
Ed. Code 51540 - Humane treatment of animals
Gov. Code 810-996.6 - Government Claims Act
Gov. Code 815 - Liability for injuries generally; immunity of public entity
Gov. Code 835 - Conditions of liability
Veh. Code 21113 - Public grounds
Federal
20 USC 1400-1482 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
28 CFR 35.104 - Definitions, auxiliary aids and services
28 CFR 35.136 - Service animals
29 USC 794 - Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Section 504
Management Resources
Court Decision - Sullivan v. Vallejo City USD (1990) 731 F.Supp. 947
CSBA Publication - Indoor Air Quality: Governing Board Actions for Creating Healthy School Environments, Policy Brief, July 2008
CSBA Publication - Asthma Management in the Schools, Policy Brief, March 2008
Federal Register - Rules and Regulations, September 15, 2010, Vol. 75, Number 178, pages 56164-56236
Website - CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services
Website - Humane Society of the United States
Website - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Website - CSBA
Website - U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
Cross References
3320-E PDF(1) AR Claims And Actions Against The District
3320-E PDF(2) AR Claims And Actions Against The District
3514 AR Environmental Safety
3530 AR Risk Management/Insurance
5131.1 AR Bus Conduct
5141 AR Health Care And Emergencies
5141.22 AR Infectious Diseases
5141.23 AR Asthma Management
5142 AR Safety
6159 AR Individualized Education Program