It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to permit individuals with disabilities to be accompanied by service animals in all areas of the District's facilities where members of the public, participants in services, programs, or activities, or invitees, as relevant, are permitted.

For purpose of this policy and the implementing administrative guideline (AG 9160B), "service animal" means any dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatrist, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animal, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition. In accordance with Federal law, the District may permit an individual with a disability to be accompanied by a miniature horse under certain circumstances.

The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines to implement this policy.

42 U.S.C. Section 12101, et seq., Americans with Disabilities Act
28 C.F.R. 35.104
28 C.F.R. 35.136
ADA Regulations

Adopted 10/19/11