Portland School district policy provides (1) “No domesticated animals, including dogs, cats, primates, birds, or livestock shall be allowed in school buildings or on grounds while school is in session…” and (2) No animals will be allowed free range in the facility or grounds.

Dogs running freely without a leash is certainly against the law. The risk to students with parents bringing dogs to school is great. Most dog owners can’t appreciate the risk and most believe that their dog would never bite anyone – that is until it actually happens.

Dogs bite children and students frequently at school because pickup and drop off times are so chaotic.

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