When it is not readily apparent that an animal is a service animal, College personnel may ask only the following two questions:

If the disability or trained task is not readily apparent and an individual declines to respond to the permissible inquiries outlined above, the College may deny access to the animal. The individual will not be denied access to programs, services, or activities without the animal. College personnel will not request documentation, require certification or identification cards, require proof of training, or inquire about the nature or extent of an individual's disability. Service animals are not required to wear a vest, tag, or other identifying equipment.

• The service animal must be on a leash and under control at all times, unless the handler's disability prevents the use of a leash or harness, in which case the animal must be under the handler's voice or signal control.
• Service animals that are unruly or disruptive (such as barking, running without a leash, showing aggression, or otherwise drawing unnecessary attention) will not be permitted on campus. A service animal may be removed from College property if the animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it, or if the animal is not housebroken.
• The care and supervision of the service animal is the sole responsibility of the owner/handler.
• The owner/handler is responsible for cleaning up after the service animal and properly disposing of waste. Individuals who are unable to do so must arrange for assistance. Morton College is not responsible for cleaning animal waste.
• The owner/handler must ensure the service animal does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others. A direct threat determination will be based on an individualized assessment using current medical knowledge or the best available objective evidence.
• Students who utilize a service animal on campus are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Student Accommodations in order to:
  • Facilitate appropriate accommodations
  • Address any access concerns
  • Resolve potential conflicts

Service animals may be restricted from specific areas of the College where their presence would fundamentally alter the nature of a program or activity or create a legitimate safety requirement necessary for safe operation. Such areas may include but are not limited to certain laboratories, clinical environments, food preparation areas, or other spaces governed by health and safety standards.

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, or to request disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Accommodations.