RICHMOND, Va. — A 13-year-old boy and his father successfully advocated for a new Virginia law that allows parents of students with disabilities to serve as their child’s service dog handler inside public schools.
The legislation unanimously passed both chambers of the state legislature and was signed by the governor last week. It goes into effect on July 1.
“With the passage of this law, it ensures that families will be able to have access that they need for their child’s service dog,” said Matt Kreitz…