District Of Columbia § 8-1851.02 - Care of classroom animals.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 8-1851.02 — Care of classroom animals., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-1851.02. Care of classroom animals.
8-1851.02Animals kept in schools shall be provided sufficient food and water, be cared for in a safe and humane manner, and remain in schools during holidays only if provided adequate care.
Animals no longer needed in the classroom should be adopted out to a suitable home or given to a local humane organization for adoption.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8-1851.02 ("Care of classroom animals.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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