Ohio Health and Safety Guidelines
3701-54-07 School indoor environments
inspections.
(17)
Animal(s) in the building shall be
managed in the following ways:
(a) There shall be no excessive
accumulation of animal waste in animal
containers or cages;
(b) Animal containers or cages shall be
equipped with properly fitting lids;
(c) Hand washing facilities shall be
available and immediately used when
animals are handled;
(d) Animals shall not be permitted to
roam in the school building, except for
therapy animals or animals that are used
for assistance;
(e) Animals shall not be permitted on
surfaces where food or drink is
prepared or consumed;
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(f) The following types of animals shall
not be permitted on school grounds:
(i) Nonhuman primates;
(ii) Rabies vector species, including
racoons, bats, skunks, coyotes, or
fox;
(iii) Wolves or wolf-dog hybrids;
(iv) Aggressive or unpredictable
animals;
(v) Stray animals with unknown health
and vaccination history;
(vi) Venomous or toxin-producing
spiders, insects, reptiles, and
amphibians;
(vii) Dogs, cats and ferrets under
sixteen weeks of age; and
(viii) Dogs, cats and ferrets that are
not current on rabies vaccinations.
(g) In addition to the animals listed in
paragraph (A)(18)(f) of this rule, the
following animals are not permitted in
classrooms with children under
five years of age:
(i) Ferrets;
(ii) Reptiles and amphibians; and
(iii) Chicks, ducklings and hatching
eggs.
(h) All animal feed shall be in tightly
sealed and labeled containers and
separate from human food.
