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Instruction |
6141.9-AR |
HARMFUL AND DESTRUCTIVE USE OF ANIMALS
A.
Purpose
and Scope
To provide information
and guidance to staff, students, and parents regarding the right of the student
to refuse or refrain from activities which constitute harmful and destructive
use of animals
B.
General
1.
The regulation
applies to life science instruction offered in grades K-12.
2.
Concerns
or questions should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent - Educational
Services.
C.
Forms
Used and Additional References
None
D.
Procedures
1.
The
district will provide notification to parents prior to the beginning of the
school year relating to the right of a student to refuse or refrain from
participation in activities that may be considered as the harmful and
destructive use of animals. This will be part of a general notification of
rights.
2.
Each
teacher providing instruction which utilizes live or dead animals or animal
parts must inform the students of their rights.
3.
Students
who wish to exercise their rights to be excluded from such activities have the
responsibility to notify the teacher and such objection must be substantiated
by written notice from the parent/guardian.
4.
Teachers
are urged to provide an alternate method of obtaining the knowledge,
information, or experience. Such alternatives might include, but not be limited
to, the use of video tapes, models, films, books, and computer software.
Alternate projects may require only comparable time and effort. Teachers shall
not be arbitrary or capricious in determining whether a pupil may pursue an
alternative project.
5.
Teachers
shall not discriminate against students exercising their rights in this matter.
6.
If no
alternative is provided, the student shall be excused from the project without
penalty.
7.
Pupils
refraining from such activities as dissection, are
still expected to pass all examinations of the respective course of study. If
the examination requires what may be considered the harmful or destructive use
of animals a pupil again may refrain, seek an alternative, or be excused
without penalty.
E.
Reports
Required
None
F.
Record
Retention
None
G.
Responsible
Administrative Unit
Educational
Services Division
H.
Approved
by:
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Sharon McHolland |
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James O.
Fleming |
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Responsible Division Head |
Date |
Superintendent |
Date |