CDC Resources
General Guidelines for Animals in the School Setting-Recommendations developed by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, National Science Teachers Association and the National Association of Biology Teachers (CDC MMWR, 2006).
Service Animals in School Position Statement-Provides a summary, background, and rationale for the use of service animals in schools (NASN, 6/14).
NYS School Boards Association Resources (NYSSBA)
Service Animals in Schools: Recommendations for School Districts-Provides information on rights of students with disabilities (NYSSBA, 9/19/11).
Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA-Provides guidance on the ADA's service animal provisions including definitions of a service animals, general rules, certification and registrations, breeds, exclusions and should be read in conjunction with the publication titled Americans with Disabilities Revised Requirements on Service Animals provided below (USDOJ, 7/20/15).