While this position statement is primarily focused on vertebrate animals, NSTA recognizes the importance of following similar ethical practices for all living organisms. Ultimately, decisions to incorporate organisms in the classroom should balance the ethical and responsible care of animals with their educational value. NSTA encourages districts to ensure that animals are properly cared for and treated humanely, responsibly, and ethically. NSTA opposes regulations or legislation that would eliminate an educator's decision-making role regarding dissection or would deny students the opportunity to learn through actual animal dissection. To this end, NSTA encourages educators and school officials to make informed decisions about the integration of animals in the science curriculum. Student interaction with organisms is one of the most effective methods of achieving many of the goals outlined in the National Science Education Standards ( NSES). NSTA supports the decision of science teachers and their school or school district to integrate live animals and dissection in the K–12 classroom.
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