Bullying Crackdown

All school staff in Ontario are now required to report serious student incidents such as bullying to the school principal.

Principals, in turn, must contact parents of victims under terms of legislation that was announced last March and adopted last June.

Reporting is now mandatory for all behaviour that would be grounds for suspension or expulsion, including bullying and swearing at a teacher.

Staff who fail to report serious incidents could face sanctions under the Ontario College of Teachers Act.