Editor, Daily News:
Federal law states that is OK for a blind child to have a service dog accompany him or her to school due to visual impairment; however, he can hear and reason.
The same goes for an autistic child who can see and hear but cannot communicate or reason in regard to danger.
Derek Hughes is autistic and epileptic. His school and the Collier County School Board have said "no" to his service dog and will not supply a nurse while he is in school in case he has a grand mal seizure.
The School Board is using my tax dollars while breaking a federal law.
It's time to let Derek back in school with his dog, and supply a full-time nurse.
Maybe after Feb. 20, when there will be a hearing, the School Board will agree to follow the law.
Glenn Herriman , Naples
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