Parents can now handle service dogs in schools after Virginia family pushes for change

CBS 6's Melissa Hipolit has the story.

Bald man in a suit and a school-aged boy in a blazer and red tie standing on wide stone steps beside a golden retriever wearing a blue bandana.Richmond, VA. (WTVR-TV)

A 13-year-old boy and his father successfully advocated for a clarification of Virginia law that allows parents of students with disabilities to serve as their child’s service dog handler inside public schools.

The legislation unanimously passed both chambers of the state legislature and was signed by the governor last week. It goes into effect on July 1.

“With the passage of this law, it ensures that families will be able to have access that they need for their child’s service dog,” said Matt Kreitz.

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