By Amy K. Onaga, Esq.
Head off compliance issues before they escalate into costly litigation with this legal and practical guide to service animals. Along with a review of ADA Title II rules, you get detailed guidance based on the law and the latest cases to develop a compliant policy that addresses animal care and supervision, fees and surcharges, and more -- including 4 districts' model policies you can adapt.
Plus, analysis of the Supreme Court's Fry decision explains how the IDEA's exhaustion requirement applies to service animal claims -- so you understand the impact on future claims. You also learn steps to respond to a request ensuring you know the compliant way to:
- Prepare staff for the arrival of a service animal
- Train staff on questions they may and may not ask students about their service animals
- Plan for transportation when necessary
- Accommodate employees, parents and other visitors with service animals
- And more!