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The use of trained service dogs is a recognized aid to children and adults with special needs. These trained dogs will be allowed in the school, on school district property and on school district buses when it has been determined that the service dog helps either the employee to perform the essential functions of their job or to enjoy benefits of employment comparable to those of similarly situated non-disabled employees or the student to have equal access to the services, programs or activities offered by the school district. In all instances, the school district’s criteria approval process must be followed.  \nDefinitions  \nGuide Dog A dog that is trained as a guide for a blind person, and is certified as a guide dog  \n(British Columbia Guide Dog and Service Dog Act) .  \nService Dog A dog that is trained to perform specific tasks to assist a person with a disability and is  \ncertified as a service dog. (British Columbia Guide Dog and Service Dog Act) . Service Dogs are trained to perform a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to, pulling a wheelchair, bracing, retrieving, alerting to a medical crisis and providing assistance in a medical crisis.  \nAssistance Dog A generic term for guide, hearing or service dog specifically trained to do more than  \none task to mitigate the effects of an individual’s disability. The presence of a dog for protection, personal defence, or comfort does not qualify that dog as an assistance dog.  \nProcedures  \n1. Criteria for Use of Service Animals in Schools  \nThe service dog must be trained and certified by a training school accredited by either or both the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) or Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or certified by the Justice Institute of British Columbia. In any and all cases the dog/team should be able to present the British Columbia Guide Dog and Assistance Dog Provincial ID Card.  \n2. Application  \nThose requiring the use of a guide/service dog must provide the following information:  \n2.1 Provide a letter to the school district requesting the service dog admittance. In the case of a student, the letter must outline the benefits of having a service dog attend school with the child and include their plan for the care and supervision of the service dog while in school.  \n2.2 Provide a letter of recommendation from an appropriate professional confirming the diagnosis of a recognized special need, including a recommendation for the use of a service dog.  \n2.3 Provide a Certificate of Training for the service dog from an organization accredited by either the International Guide Dog Federation or Assistance Dogs International.  \n2.4 Arrange for the personal care and physical needs of the assistance dog, including at least one bio-break per day and providing appropriate bedding (e.g. , bed or blanket) and water bowl.  \n2.5 Accept responsibility for the actions of the assistance dog by signing a school district release of liability.  \n2.6 Attain and provide the school district with a copy of liability insurance that covers possible injuries or property damage.  \n2.7 Annually, provide the school district with proof of a municipal dog license, proof of annual recertification from the appropriate agency and proof of up-to-date vaccinations provided by a doctor of veterinary medicine confirming the service dog is in good health.  \n3. School District/School Responsibilities  \nThe school district shall not be responsible for the training, feeding, grooming or care of any service dog permitted in school district buildings or to ride on school buses under this operational procedure. 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