Ontario’s publicly funded education system has been set up to provide additional assistance for children who face challenges or barriers to their ability to receive an education. That assistance is mandated by the Education Act, several regulations, several Ministry Policies, and Policy/Procedure Memorandum, which are…
On February 28, 2019, the Ontario Divisional Court released its decision on the constitutional challenge to the province’s repeal of the 2015 Sexual Education Curriculum brought by the English Public Teachers Union the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and others. While the Court…
Children in Ontario have a right to attend publicly funded schools. Except in specific circumstances, School Boards cannot refuse to allow a child to attend school. Public School Principals can suspend their students from attending school for up to 20 days…
How Do I Appeal My Child’s Suspension From An Ontario Public School? Children in Ontario have a right to attend publicly funded schools. Except in specific circumstances, School Boards cannot refuse to allow a child to attend school. Public School…
It may seem obvious, but School Principals cannot expel students without actually expelling them. In Ontario, allowing children access to a publically funded education is a fundamental value. Children should not be deprived of that education, except in extreme circumstances….