AR 6163.2

Instruction

 

Animals at School

 

All animals brought to school must be:

 

            1.         In good physical condition

 

            2.         Vaccinated against transmittable diseases

 

            3.         In clean, safe and suitable cages or containers or otherwise appropriately controlled

 

Students bringing animals to school must first obtain the consent of the teacher and the parent/guardian.

 

Animals brought to school by students shall generally be taken home the same day they are brought to school. 

 

With the consent of the director or designee, animals may remain at school longer under the following conditions:

 

            1.         The animal shall remain in the classroom only for the number of days needed to achieve the educational goal.

 

            2.         The teacher shall provide a plan for the proper care, sanitation, feeding and handling of the animal. 

 

            3.         The teacher shall be familiar with any potential dangers caused by the animal and shall give special consideration to                                           any students who have allergies to certain animals.

 

 

Adopted:  6/14/06

Revised: