September 28, 2009
A History of Dissection
2009-2000 1999-1990 1989-1980 1979-1970
2000: The Humane Society of the United States releases the definitive book on The Use of Animals in Higher Education: Problems, Issues and Recommendations, which examines dissection and related practices from a humane and ethical perspective.
1995: The Humane Society of the United States establishes a loan program for students and teachers seeking alternatives to dissecting animals, now called the Humane Education Loan Program.
1990’s: Throughout the 1990s, The HSUS advises thousands of conscientious student objectors to classroom dissection and vivisection. Early 1990’s: The HSUS plays a significant role in the passage of nine state laws that either make animal dissection optional or give students greater access to humane alternatives.
Late 1980’s: The Humane Society of the United States plays a significant role in the passage of nine state laws that either make animal dissection optional or give students greater access to humane alternatives.
1987: The Humane Society of the United States provides legal representation to California high school student Jenifer Graham, who refused to dissect a frog in class; the landmark case leads to a statewide law supporting student choice in dissection.
1979: Institute for the Study of Animal Problems holds a symposium on "The Use of Animals in High School Biology Classes and Science Fairs" and publishes the proceedings the following year.
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