PURPOSE OF THE ESA POLICY
Lincoln Memorial University is committed to reasonably accommodating qualified residential students with disabilities who may require the use of an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) in accordance with the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Emotional Support Animals may also be referred to as therapy or comfort animals but will be referred to as Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in this policy. Lincoln Memorial University reserves the right to amend this policy as circumstances require. Emotional Support Animals are not service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). This policy does not apply to service animals.
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