N.J. Senate approves bill to allow children with developmental disabilities bring service animals to school

    That’s another piece of legislation headed to N.J. Gov. Chris Christie’s desk.

    The state Senate has approved a bill allowing children with developmental disabilities to bring service animals to school. According to the Gloucester County Times, the Donald Norcross, D-Camden, bill requires parents of eligible children to receive a physician’s written recommendation that the child medically needs the animal.

    Two other pieces of legislation made it to the guv’s desk today. Christie’s signature is due on bills to send aid to struggling cities and open up parking at NJ Transit stations.

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