Uintah School District

Uintah School District (USD) is dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of our students and staff members, and to provide beneficial educational opportunities to our students. USD is aware that, with respect to animals on USD properties, there are both drawbacks and benefits in terms of these objectives. USD recognizes that animals may pose some health and safety risks. Conversely, animals may be utilized to promote learning. Moreover, some animals are service animals which persons are entitled to bring to USD properties pursuant to federal and state law. Accordingly, the purpose of this policy is to address the issue of animals on USD properties in a manner that promotes health, safety, education and compliance with state and federal law.