Virginia Gov. Kaine Signs Bill Allowing Service Dogs into State Schools

From The Free Lance-Star (May 7):

Gov. Kaine signs bill allowing service dogs into state schools

By Chelyen Davis

RICHMOND--With two service dogs at his side, Gov. Tim Kaine yesterday ceremonially signed a bill that will require schools to allow children who need such dogs to bring the animals to school.

The bill, sponsored by Del. Mark Cole, R-Spotsylvania, clarifies that public schools are "public entities," or places of public accommodation, which must comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Virginians With Disabilities Act. School officials had argued that schools shouldn't be considered public entities under the ADA...

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