BC Ombudsperson’s Office investigates exclusion of students from public schools

Earlier this month, the Office of the BC Ombudsperson announced an investigation into the exclusion of students, including those with disabilities, from public schools. Their aim is to ensure BC’s 60 school districts and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are fairly carrying out their obligations to inclusive education.

Learn more here: https://bcombudsperson.ca/news_release/ombudsperson-investigating-exclusion-of-students-from-bc-public-schools/

As part of this investigation, the Ombudsperson’s office would like families and students who’ve been excluded from BC public schools to complete a short, confidential questionnaire on their website: https://bcombudsperson.ca/school-exclusion.