Pooranlaw has gathered a wealth of resources and links for clients seeking information regarding information about Education Law in Ontario, all in a single location for ease of reference. Check back here often for updates on recent legislative developments and the latest in free reference material.
Legislation
Human Rights Code: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h19#BK33
Education Act: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90e02
Special Education Programs and Service Regulation: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900306
Special Education Advisory Committees: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/970464
Identification and Placement of Exceptional Pupils: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/980181
Bill 48, Safe and Supportive Classrooms Act (2019): https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-42/session-1/bill-48
Key Policies and Papers
Government of Ontario Policies:
Policy/Program Memorandum No. 145: Progressive Discipline and Promoting Positive Student Behaviour:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/145.pdf
Policy/Program Memorandum No. 140: Incorporating Methods of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) into Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD):
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/140.html
Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC):
Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities:
www.ohrc.on.ca/en/policy-accessible-education-students-disabilities
Paper: The Opportunity to Succeed Achieving Barrier-Free Education for Students with Disabilities:
Paper: Human Rights Issues in Education for Persons with Disabilities:
Paper: Under Suspicion: Concerns about Racial Profiling in Education
www.ohrc.on.ca/en/under-suspicion-concerns-about-racial-profiling-education
Community Living Ontario:
Paper: “If Inclusion Means everyone, Why Not Me”
Recent Developments
Human Rights Commission Right to Read Public Inquiry (ongoing): http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/news_centre/ohrc-launches-right-read-public-inquiry
Inclusive Education – Community Living Ontario: https://communitylivingontario.ca/en/inclusive-education/
Cannabis in schools: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools/cannabis-fact-sheet-en.pdf (note that edible cannabis is legal as of October 2019)
2017: OHRC Recommendations on First Nations Special Education: http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/re-implementing-recommendations-first-nations-special-education
Additional Resources
Guide – Human Rights and Education in Ontario: A general guide for students: https://archdisabilitylaw.ca/resource/guide-human-rights-and-education-in-ontario-a-general-guide-for-students
OHRC Launches Online Videos on its Policy on Accessible Education for students with disabilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9rLgrnpl1k&list=PLaklwFsJJVgVkEuCA96Kc3NGCU4cm8mCn
