Code No. 606.3
Animals in the Classroom
Live animals will not be allowed in school district facilities except under special circumstances and only for an educational purpose. Permission from the principal will be required of anyone wishing to bring an animal into school district facilities. Appropriate supervision of animals is required when animals are brought into the school district facilities.
The person bringing the animal must furnish transportation for the animal brought to school. Animals will not be allowed to travel to and from the student’s attendance center on the school bus without prior approval from the principal.
It is the responsibility of the principal to determine appropriate supervision of animals in the classroom.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code Chapter 279.8 (2013).
Cross Reference: 507 Student Health and Well-Being
Approved: February 22, 2005
Reviewed: April 20, 2015
Revised: