Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-366A - Environmental health and safety standards for primary and secondary schools
Section 246-366A-080 - Safety - Animals in school facilities
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-366A-080
Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024
(1) School officials shall allow in school facilities only those animals, other than service animals, approved under written policies or procedures.
(2) School officials shall develop written policies or procedures for any animals allowed in school facilities to prevent:
(a)
Injuries caused by wild, dangerous, or aggressive animals;
(b) Spread of diseases from animals known to
commonly carry diseases including, but not limited to, rabies, psittacosis, and
salmonellosis;
(c) Allergic
reactions;
(d) Exposure to animal
wastes; and
(e) Handling animals or
their bedding without proper handwashing afterward.
(3) Written policies or procedures required under subsection (2) of this section shall address service animals in the school facility that are not well behaved or present a risk to health and safety.
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 10-01-174, 10-12-018 and 11-10-080, § 246-366A-080, filed 12/22/09, 5/21/10 and 5/3/11, effective 7/1/13.
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