9150A - PETS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Although School District property is owned by a public entity, access to the general public may be restricted. To provide a safe and sanitary environment for students, the following restrictions will apply to bringing pets on to school property.

Pets are defined as any animal maintained primarily for the pleasure of its owner (mammal, bird, reptile, fish or amphibian).

1. All pets are prohibited from being brought onto school property.
2. Pets are permitted on school property if properly restrained within a vehicle, such that they may not exit, including times when the doors and/or windows to the vehicle are opened.
3. Pets are not permitted on school playgrounds at any time.

These provisions do not apply to:

1. properly certified service animals present to assist those who need to access school property for a legitimate business purpose or who are present on school property in accordance with access permitted to the general public;

2. canines brought on the premises by law enforcement personnel for law enforcement purposes;

3. properly certified service animals who are a part of the district's school therapy dog program.

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