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Service animals and therapy animals are increasingly being used in the district. The Hastings Board of Education has approved policies for these animals and recognize that therapy animals are beneficial to students who have problems with anxiety, self-esteem, and behavior.
Superintendent Craig Kautz mentions the difference between therapy animals and service animals. He quotes, “Therapy animals are there to help with the emotion of the environment while service dogs perform jobs for individuals.”
Students from Hastings Middle School who are having coping difficulties are currently using therapy dogs to calm them down. These therapy dogs visit these students during Fridays. When it comes to service dogs, Krautz said that the school board has an obligation to make these animals an essential part of the educational program.
The policy on therapy dogs might be implemented after a month while the service animal policy must be implemented right away since much of it has already been established.
Article source: Hastings Tribune
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