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Hannah, a Bovier service dog, takes her job very seriously. She watches over eight year old Devyn, alerting Devyn’s mom and teachers to oncoming seizures, and providing mobility supports that allow Devyn to walk independently, among other crucial services. This essential accommodation allows Devyn to participate fully in her education along with the other kids in her class.

But her school refused to allow her to attend with the service dog unless the family hired a private, full-time handler. This refusal, in our view, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and cost the family thousands of dollars.