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PART XII LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Language of instruction: school authorities other than s. 67 boards
290 (1) This section does not apply to a board established under section 67.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Right to instruction in French-language instructional unit: school authorities (2) Every French-speaking person who is qualified under this Act to be a resident pupil of a school authority has the right to receive elementary school instruction in a French-language instructional unit operated or provided by the school authority.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Duty of school authority to provide French-language instructional unit (3) Every school authority that has one or more resident pupils who notify the school authority that they wish to exercise their right to receive elementary school instruction in a French-language instructional unit shall establish and operate one or more French-language instructional units for those pupils or shall enter into an agreement with another board to enable those pupils to receive instruction in a French-language instructional unit operated by the other board.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Meals, lodging and transportation (4) A school authority that provides a French-language instructional unit for elementary school instruction by means of an agreement with another board shall provide to each French-speaking person who is a resident pupil of the school authority for whom French-language instruction is provided under the agreement and who resides with the parent or other person who has lawful custody of the pupil more than 24 kilometres from the French-language instructional unit, (a) an allowance payable monthly in an amount set by the school authority for meals and lodging for each day of attendance as certified by the principal for the French-language instructional unit and for transportation once a week from the pupil’s residence to the lodging and return; or (b) daily transportation in a manner determined by the school authority from the pupil’s residence to the French-language instructional unit and return, where the parent or other person who has lawful custody of the pupil elects to have daily transportation.  1997, c. 31, s. 128; 2021, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 7 (1). English-language schools or classes (5) Where a school authority operates or provides one or more elementary French-language instructional units, a resident pupil of the school authority has the right to receive elementary school instruction in the English language and subsections (2), (3) and (4) apply with necessary modifications in respect of the resident pupil and the school authority.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 31, s. 128 - 01/01/1998 2021, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 7 (1) - 19/04/2021 Language of instruction: s. 67 boards
PART XII LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Language of instruction: s. 67 boards
291 (1) Every French-speaking person who is qualified under this Act to be a resident pupil of a school authority established under section 67 has the right to receive secondary school instruction in a French-language instructional unit operated or provided by the school authority.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Duty of s. 67 boards to provide French-language instructional unit (2) Every school authority established under section 67 that has one or more resident pupils who notify the school authority that they wish to exercise their right to receive secondary school instruction in a French-language instructional unit shall establish and operate one or more French-language instructional units for those pupils or shall enter into an agreement with another board to enable those pupils to receive instruction in a French-language instructional unit operated by the other board.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Meals, lodging and transportation (3) A school authority established under section 67 that provides a French-language instructional unit for secondary school instruction by means of an agreement with another board shall provide to each French-speaking person who is qualified to be a resident pupil of the school authority for whom French-language instruction is provided under the agreement and who resides with the parent or other person who has lawful custody of the pupil more than 24 kilometres from the French-language instructional unit, (a) an allowance payable monthly in an amount set by the school authority for meals and lodging for each day of attendance as certified by the principal for the French-language instructional unit and for transportation once a week from the pupil’s residence to the lodging and return; or (b) daily transportation in a manner determined by the school authority from the pupil’s residence to the French-language instructional unit and return, where the parent or other person who has lawful custody of the pupil elects to have daily transportation.  1997, c. 31, s. 128; 2021, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 7 (1). English-language classes where French-language school or classes established (4) Where a school authority established under section 67 operates or provides one or more secondary French-language instructional units, a resident pupil of the school authority has the right to receive secondary school instruction in the English language and subsections (1) to (3) apply with necessary modifications in respect of the resident pupil and the school authority.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 31, s. 128 - 01/01/1998 2021, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 7 (1) - 19/04/2021 Provisions Relating to District School Boards and School Authorities
PART XII LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English as a subject of instruction
292 (1) English may be a subject of instruction in any grade in a French-language instructional unit.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Same, grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 (2) English shall be a subject of instruction in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 in every French-language instructional unit.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 31, s. 128 - 01/01/1998
PART XII LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Admission of pupils other than French-speaking persons where French is language of instruction
293 (1) A French-language district school board, on the request of the parent of a pupil who is not a French-speaking person, or of a person who has lawful custody of a pupil who is not a French-speaking person, or of a pupil who is an adult and is not a French-speaking person, may admit the pupil to a school of the board if the admission is approved by majority vote of an admissions committee appointed by the board and composed of, (a) the principal of the school to which admission is requested; (b) a teacher of the board; and (c) a supervisory officer employed by the board.  1997, c. 31, s. 128; 2021, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 7 (8). Same (2) A school authority that operates a French-language instructional unit, on the request of the parent of a pupil who is not a French-speaking person, or of a person who has lawful custody of a pupil who is not a French-speaking person, or of a pupil who is an adult and is not a French-speaking person, may admit the pupil to the French-language instructional unit if the admission is approved by majority vote of an admissions committee appointed by the school authority and composed of, (a) the principal of the school to which admission is requested; (b) a teacher who uses the French language in instruction in the school; and (c) a French-speaking supervisory officer employed by the school authority or arranged for in accordance with subsection (3).  1997, c. 31, s. 128; 2021, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 7 (8). Where school authority has no French-speaking supervisory officer (3) Where a school authority does not employ a French-speaking supervisory officer, it shall arrange for a French-speaking supervisory officer employed by another board or by the Minister to serve as a member of the admissions committee.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 31, s. 128 - 01/01/1998 2021, c. 4, Sched. 11, s. 7 (8) - 19/04/2021 French-Language Rights Holder Groups
PART XII LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Mediators
296 (1) Mediators shall be paid such remuneration as the Lieutenant Governor in Council may determine.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Who not eligible as mediator (2) A mediator shall not be a member of the Commission.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Duties of mediator (3) The mediator or mediators shall, after inquiring into the matter referred for mediation and conferring with the parties, endeavour to bring about an agreement and shall, within 21 days of being appointed, report to the Commission the agreement that has been reached, or the failure to bring about an agreement.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Extension of period of mediation (4) The period referred to in subsection (3) may be extended by the Commission or by agreement of the parties to the mediation.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 31, s. 128 - 01/01/1998
PART XII LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Duties of Commission and of school authority
297 (1) Where the report of the mediator or mediators to the Commission indicates failure to bring about an agreement, the Commission shall consider and inquire into all pertinent aspects of the matter referred to mediation and shall, within 21 days of its receipt of the report, recommend in writing a course of action that it considers appropriate to settle the matter and send copies of its recommendation to each party to the mediation.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Resolution by school authority (2) Except where implementation of the recommendation would require a regulation under subsection 58.1 (2), within 30 days of the receipt by the school authority of the recommendation of the Commission, the school authority shall resolve either to implement the recommendation or not to implement the recommendation.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Notice of resolution (3) The school authority shall give written notice of the resolution to each party.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Where school authority resolves not to implement recommendation (4) A school authority that resolves not to implement the recommendation shall also give written reasons for the resolution to each party.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Time for notices and reasons (5) The school authority shall give the notices and reasons within the 30-day period mentioned in subsection (2).  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 31, s. 128 - 01/01/1998
PART XII LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Second resolution by school authority
298 (1) A school authority that resolves not to implement the recommendation of the Commission may rescind the resolution and resolve to implement the recommendation.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Conflict with by-law (2) In the event of a conflict between subsection (1) and a by-law of the school authority, subsection (1) prevails.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Time for second resolution (3) A school authority must act under subsection (1) within 60 days after receiving the recommendation of the Commission.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Notice (4) A school authority that acts under subsection (1) shall give written notice of its action to each party.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 31, s. 128 - 01/01/1998
PART XII LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Reconsideration by Commission
299 (1) Where a school authority does not resolve to implement the recommendation of the Commission within the period of time mentioned in section 297 or 298, as the case requires, the Commission shall reconsider the matter and shall make a written report and recommendation to the Minister in respect of the matter.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Order by Minister (2) The Minister shall consider the report and recommendation of the Commission under subsection (1) and shall make such order to the school authority or the Commission, or both, or take such other action, to deal with the matter as the Minister considers appropriate in the circumstances.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Report and recommendation not binding on Minister (3) The report and recommendation of the Commission are not binding on the Minister, and the Minister is not required to give to any person an opportunity to make submissions or to be heard before making an order under subsection (2).  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Enforcement of order (4) An order by the Minister under subsection (2), exclusive of the reasons, if any, therefor may be filed in the Superior Court of Justice.  1997, c. 31, s. 128; 2000, c. 11, s. 21. Same (5) An order filed under subsection (4) shall be entered in the same way as a judgment or order of the Superior Court of Justice and is enforceable as an order of that court.  1997, c. 31, s. 128; 2000, c. 11, s. 21. Service of order (6) An order by the Minister under subsection (2), (a) to a school authority is effective according to its terms when a copy is served on the secretary of the school authority; and (b) to the Commission is effective according to its terms when a copy is served on the chair of the Commission.  1997, c. 31, s. 128. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 31, s. 128 - 01/01/1998 2000, c. 11, s. 21
- 23/06/2000 Part xiii   Behaviour, discipline and safety
PART XIII BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY
Interpretation
300 (1) In this Part, “medical cannabis user” means a person who is authorized to possess cannabis for the person’s own medical purposes in accordance with Part 14 of the Cannabis Regulations
(Canada) or in accordance with a court order; (“consommateur de cannabis thérapeutique”) “school premises” means, with respect to a school, the school buildings and premises.  2000, c. 12, s. 3; 2017, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 30 (1); 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 22. Same (2) In this Part, where reference is made to a regulation or to a matter prescribed by regulation, it means a regulation to be made by the Minister under this Part.  2000, c. 12, s. 3. Receipt of notice (3) Where notice is given to a person under this Part, it shall be considered to have been received by the person in accordance with the following rules: 1. If the notice is sent by mail or another method in which an original document is sent, the notice shall be considered to have been received by the person to whom it was sent on the fifth school day after the day on which it was sent. 2. If the notice is sent by fax or another method of electronic transmission, the notice shall be considered to have been received by the person to whom it was sent on the first school day after the day on which it was sent. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 12, s. 3
- 01/09/2000 2007, c. 14, s. 1
- 01/02/2008 2017, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 30 (1) - 17/10/2018 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 22 - 17/10/2018
PART XIII BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY
Purpose
300.0.1 The purposes of this Part include the following: 1. To create schools in Ontario that are safe, inclusive and accepting of all pupils. 2. To encourage a positive school climate and prevent inappropriate behaviour, including bullying, sexual assault, gender-based violence and incidents based on homophobia, transphobia or biphobia. 3. To address inappropriate pupil behaviour and promote early intervention. 4. To provide support to pupils who are impacted by inappropriate behaviour of other pupils. 5. To establish disciplinary approaches that promote positive behaviour and use measures that include appropriate consequences and supports for pupils to address inappropriate behaviour. 6. To provide pupils with a safe learning environment. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2012, c. 5, s. 6
- 01/09/2012
PART XIII BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
300.0.2 (1) The week beginning on the third Sunday in November in each year is proclaimed as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week.  2012, c. 5, s. 7. Same, purpose (2) The purpose of subsection (1) is to promote awareness and understanding of bullying and its consequences in the school community. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2012, c. 5, s. 7
- 19/06/2012
PART XIII BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY
Delegation by principals
300.1 (1) A principal of a school may delegate in writing any of his or her powers, duties or functions under this Part to, (a) a vice-principal of the school; (b) a teacher employed in the school; (c) a person appointed by a board under paragraph 5.1 of subsection 171 (1) to supervise persons in positions designated by the board as requiring an early childhood educator; and (d) a person appointed by a board under subsection 260 (2) to a position in an extended day program designated by the board as requiring an early childhood educator.  2009, c. 17, s. 1; 2011, c. 9, Sched. 10, s. 12 (1). Same (2) A teacher who is not a vice-principal may only act under a delegation under this section if the principal and vice-principal of the school are absent from the school.  2009, c. 17, s. 1. Same (2.1) A person described in clause (1) (c) or (d) may only act under a delegation under this section if, (a) the principal and vice-principal of the school are absent from the school; (b) the delegated power, duty or function is exercised in respect of a pupil enrolled in an extended day program in the school; and (c) the delegated power, duty or function is exercised during the time that the extended day program is operated in the school.  2011, c. 9, Sched. 10, s. 12 (2). Same (3) A delegation under this section is subject to any restrictions, limitations and conditions set out in the delegation.  2009, c. 17, s. 1. Same (4) A delegation under this section shall be in accordance with any policies and guidelines established by the Minister under subsection 301 (5.1) or by the board under subsection 302 (0.1).  2009, c. 17, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 17, s. 1
- 01/02/2010 2011, c. 9, Sched. 10, s. 12 (1, 2) - 12/05/2011
PART XIII BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY
Reporting to the principal
300.2 (1) An employee of a board who becomes aware that a pupil of a school of the board may have engaged in an activity described in subsection 306 (1) or 310 (1) shall report to the principal of the school about the matter.  2009, c. 17, s. 1; 2012, c. 5, s. 8 (1). Same (2) An employee shall report to the principal as soon as reasonably possible or, if a different time period is specified by the policies or guidelines, within that time period.  2012, c. 5, s. 8 (2). Principal’s duty to investigate (3) A principal shall investigate any matter reported under subsection (1).  2012, c. 5, s. 8 (2). Informing reporter (4) After investigating a matter reported under subsection (1), the principal shall communicate the results of the investigation to, (a) if the matter was reported by a teacher, that teacher; or (b) if the matter was reported by an employee who is not a teacher, that employee unless, in the principal’s opinion, it would not be appropriate to do so.  2012, c. 5, s. 8 (2). Same (5) The principal shall not disclose more personal information under subsection (4) than is reasonably necessary for the purpose of communicating the results of the investigation.  2012, c. 5, s. 8 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 17, s. 1
- 01/02/2010 2012, c. 5, 8 (1)
- 01/09/2012
PART XIII BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY
Response by board employees
300.4 (1) If the Minister has established policies or guidelines under subsection 301 (5.6), an employee of a board who observes a pupil of a school of the board behaving in a way that is likely to have a negative impact on the school climate shall respond in accordance with those policies and guidelines and in accordance with any policies and guidelines established by the board under subsection 302 (3.3).  2009, c. 17, s. 1. Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in circumstances set out in a regulation made under clause 316 (1) (d).  2009, c. 17, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 17, s. 1
- 01/02/2010
PART XIII BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY
Local codes of conduct
303 (1) A board may direct the principal of a school to establish a local code of conduct governing the behaviour of all persons in the school, and the local code must be consistent with the provincial code established under subsection 301 (1) and must address such matters and include such requirements as the board may specify.  2000, c. 12, s. 3. Same, mandatory (2) A board shall direct a principal to establish a local code of conduct if the board is required to do so by the Minister, and the local code must address such matters and include such requirements as the Minister may specify.  2000, c. 12, s. 3. Role of school council (3) When establishing or reviewing a local code of conduct, the principal shall consider the views of the school council with respect to its contents.  2000, c. 12, s. 3. Not regulation (4) A local code of conduct is not a regulation within the meaning of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006.  2000, c. 12, s. 3; 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 12, s. 3
- 01/09/2000 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1) - 25/07/2007
PART XIII BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY
Board support for certain pupil activities and organizations
303.1 (1) Every board shall support pupils who want to establish and lead activities and organizations that promote a safe and inclusive learning environment, the acceptance of and respect for others and the creation of a positive school climate, including, (a) activities or organizations that promote gender equity; (b) activities or organizations that promote anti-racism; (c) activities or organizations that promote the awareness and understanding of, and respect for, persons with disabilities; or (d) activities or organizations that promote the awareness and understanding of, and respect for, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, including organizations with the name gay-straight alliance or another name.  2012, c. 5, s. 12; 2016, c. 5, Sched. 8, s. 9. Same, gay-straight alliance (2) For greater certainty, neither the board nor the principal shall refuse to allow a pupil to use the name gay-straight alliance or a similar name for an organization described in clause (1) (d).  2012, c. 5, s. 12. Same, interpretation (3) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require a board to support the establishment of an activity or organization in a school unless there is at least one pupil who wants to establish and lead it.  2012, c. 5, s. 12. Inclusive and accepting name (4) The name of an activity or organization described in subsection (1) must be consistent with the promotion of a positive school climate that is inclusive and accepting of all pupils.  2012, c. 5, s. 12. Same (5) A board shall comply with this section in a way that does not adversely affect any right of a pupil guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  2012, c. 5, s. 12. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2012, c. 5, s. 12
- 01/09/2012 2016, c. 5, Sched. 8, s. 9 - 19/04/2016
PART XIII BEHAVIOUR, DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY
Model provincial bullying prevention and intervention plan
303.2 (1) The Minister shall develop a model bullying prevention and intervention plan to assist boards in establishing bullying prevention and intervention plans under section 303.3.  2012, c. 5, s. 13. Communication to boards (2) The Minister shall make the model bullying prevention and intervention plan available to every board.  2012, c. 5, s. 13. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2012, c. 5, s. 13
- 01/09/2012