Which type of assistance animal is allowed on a school bus?

The correct option is a guide dog, as they are specifically trained to assist individuals with visual impairments, enabling them to navigate their surroundings safely and effectively. In the context of a school bus, guide dogs are recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as necessary assistance animals for individuals who require them. This legislation supports the inclusion of these animals in public transportation settings, including school buses, to ensure that students with disabilities can access education and public services safely alongside their trained service animals.

While emotional support animals and therapy animals provide valuable support for individuals, they do not have the same legal status as service animals under the ADA. Emotional support animals assist with comfort and well-being, but they do not have specific training to perform tasks related to a disability. Therapy animals are often used for therapeutic purposes in various settings, but they are not granted the same access rights as service animals when it comes to public transportation. A pet dog typically is not permitted on a school bus as they do not meet the criteria of being a trained assistance animal.