New Jersey § 18a:46-13
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:46-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:46-13.
a. A student with a disability, including autism, shall be permitted access for a
service animal in school buildings, including the classroom, on school buses, and on school grounds. b. A school official may inquire as to whether the service animal is required due
to a disability and what task or work the service animal has been trained to perform,
unless the student's disability and the work or task that the service animal will
perform are readily apparent. A school official may require: (1) certification from a veterinarian that the service
animal is properly vaccinated and does not have a contagious disease that may harm
students or staff; and (2) documentation that any license required by the municipality
in which the student resides has been obtained for the service animal. c. The service animal shall be under a handler's control at all times by use of a
leash, tether, voice control, signal, or other suitable means. The school shall not be responsible or liable for the care or supervision of the
service animal. The school shall provide reasonable accommodations to allow the handler to provide
for the care and feeding of the service animal while on school grounds or at a school
function.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:46-13
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:46-13 cover?
Section 18a:46-13 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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