Minnesota SF256 allows students with disabilities to use service animals in schools.
Minnesota SF256 mandates that school districts allow students with disabilities to use service animals in educational settings. The bill prohibits districts from denying access to service animals, which are considered related services under individualized education programs. It requires districts to provide staff support for students needing assistance with their service animals. The handler of the service animal is presumed to be the student with a disability, and districts must modify policies to comply with federal laws.
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