New Bill Aims to Give IL Teachers, School Staff More Training on Service Animals

New bill aims to give IL teachers, school staff more training on service animals

ROCHESTER, Ill. (WCIA) -- After hearing about the adversity one Central Illinois teen said her and her service dog faced, a state senator immediately got to work to bring about change. Now, a new law is set to be on the books. State Senator Doris Turner out of Decatur is hoping students who depend on [...]

Turner law strengthens school policies for service animals

SPRINGFIELD – A new law championed by State Senator Doris Turner will strengthen school policies that protect access to service animals for students with disabilities.“Students with service animals will no longer...