Require all school service dogs to have Tractive GPS
The Issue
This summer, our district faced a tragedy that no community should ever experience. One of our beloved service dogs was lost due to being left in a hot car. Service dogs are more than just helpful companions; they are critical members of our educational environment, providing essential support to students with disabilities, including physical impairments, autism, and anxiety disorders.
The heartbreak of losing a service dog under such preventable circumstances compels us to take immediate action to ensure that no school community has to endure a similar loss in the future. One practical and effective solution is the requirement for all school service dogs to be equipped with Tractive GPS tracking devices.
Tractive, which use real time GPS technology to connect to a designated wireless device, can provide real-time location updates. This technology can alert us if a service dog is accidentally left behind in a potentially dangerous situation, such as a hot vehicle. This simple addition could save the lives of service dogs across our district and beyond.
According to the American Kennel Club, service dogs can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000 to train. Their value extends far beyond these figures, as they provide immeasurable support and comfort to their handlers daily. By implementing AirTags, we can safeguard our investment in these indispensable canine companions.
We respectfully urge our school district, along with educational authorities nationwide, to mandate the use of Tractive for all school service dogs. Such a policy would serve as a model for districts nationwide, demonstrating the commitment to the safety and well-being of these vital members of our school communities.
This is a straightforward and cost-effective measure with the potential to prevent heartbreaking incidents and ensure that our service dogs are protected and honored for their invaluable service.
Please join me in calling for this crucial change. Sign this petition to advocate for the protection and safety of school service dogs everywhere.
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The Issue
This summer, our district faced a tragedy that no community should ever experience. One of our beloved service dogs was lost due to being left in a hot car. Service dogs are more than just helpful companions; they are critical members of our educational environment, providing essential support to students with disabilities, including physical impairments, autism, and anxiety disorders.
The heartbreak of losing a service dog under such preventable circumstances compels us to take immediate action to ensure that no school community has to endure a similar loss in the future. One practical and effective solution is the requirement for all school service dogs to be equipped with Tractive GPS tracking devices.
Tractive, which use real time GPS technology to connect to a designated wireless device, can provide real-time location updates. This technology can alert us if a service dog is accidentally left behind in a potentially dangerous situation, such as a hot vehicle. This simple addition could save the lives of service dogs across our district and beyond.
According to the American Kennel Club, service dogs can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000 to train. Their value extends far beyond these figures, as they provide immeasurable support and comfort to their handlers daily. By implementing AirTags, we can safeguard our investment in these indispensable canine companions.
We respectfully urge our school district, along with educational authorities nationwide, to mandate the use of Tractive for all school service dogs. Such a policy would serve as a model for districts nationwide, demonstrating the commitment to the safety and well-being of these vital members of our school communities.
This is a straightforward and cost-effective measure with the potential to prevent heartbreaking incidents and ensure that our service dogs are protected and honored for their invaluable service.
Please join me in calling for this crucial change. Sign this petition to advocate for the protection and safety of school service dogs everywhere.
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Petition created on July 23, 2026