Ontario to give education minister power to more easily take over school boards

School board takeovers: Behind Ontario's new oversight move

In the fallout of an audit at the embattled Thames Valley District school board, Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is proposing sweeping new legislation to make it easier for the province to take over school boards. Education reporter Heather Rivers explains how we got here and what it means.

‘I Want Politics Out of Schools’: Ontario Bill to Give Education Minister More Control Over School Boards

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra has introduced legislation expanding the minister’s authority over school boards, citing concerns about boards misusing public funds, shifting focus away from student achievement, and turning schools into “a political battle zone.” Bill 33, called the “Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025,” would allow the minister to step in more quickly when there are concerns over a school board’s practices. Meas…

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Ford government seeks sweeping new powers over schools and children’s aid societies

Legislation introduced by Education Minister Paul Calandra would require school boards to post expenses of "key individuals," set out requirements for expense policies, impose new controls on children's aid societies,

Ontario to give Education Minister power to more easily take over school boards

The legislation, which is expected to be introduced today, is set to expand the reasons for initiating an investigation or putting a board under supervision beyond just financial ones

Legislation to Strengthen School Board Oversight

New measures would also help protect children and youth and promote student successOntario will introduce the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, that, if passed, would strengthen government oversight, accountability and transparency in public school boards, postsecondary education and children’s aid societies. The changes would also increase the safety, well-being and academic and personal achievement of children and youth.To further ad…