Faith Accommodation - Halton District School Board

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PPM No 108, “Opening or Closing Exercises in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools”, R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 298, “Operation of School-General” s 27-29, under the heading “Faith in Schools” PPM No. 119, “Developing and Implementing Equity and Inclusive Education Policies in Ontario Schools”. The Board recognizes, and is committed to, the values of freedom of faith and freedom from discriminatory or harassing behaviour based on faith through its human rights policies, equity and inclusive education policy, safe schools policy and curriculum documents. All of these will be informed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the principles of the Code. GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTRATORS When you receive a request from a parent about faith accommodations, tell the parent you will arrange a meeting with Board personnel to discuss their request. Contact either the System Principal Community Engagement or the Equity and Inclusive Education Coordinator for assistantce with the parent meeting. Discussion between families and school staff about faith accommodations should be entered into with a sense of mutual respect, building trust and understanding.
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