District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 8-1851.02: Care of classroom animals.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.
Chapter 18. Animal Control.
Subchapter V. Classroom Animals.

(a)

Animals 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.

(b)

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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