Safe schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Under the Education Act, there is a Provincial Code of Conduct that outlines behaviour expectations and consequences, which is often referred to as the Safe Schools Act. In this section you can learn more about safe schools and student discipline.

1. What happens if the bullying continues even after the principal and parents have discussed the situation? Lorraine

2. Where can I get information about my school and school board’s Safe Schools policy?

3. Does Ontario have an official policy about how students must behave in school?

4. What happens when a student is expelled?

5. What happens when a student is suspended?

6. Our local school has a high suspension rate. Should I be worried about my child’s safety?

7. Is there a way to appeal a suspension or expulsion?

8. Why hasn’t the student who was charged with assaulting my daughter been expelled?

9. What can I do if my child is being bullied?

10. What activities lead to an automatic student suspension?

11. Do the rules in the Safe Schools Act cover behaviour off school property?

12. Can a student be suspended for bullying another student?

13. What is the purpose of the Safe Schools Act? Is it just a mechanism to suspend or expel students?