Part of Ontario's Putting Student Achievement First Act now has legal effect, amending the Education Act

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A specific provision of the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026 (Schedule 2, section 25) has been formally proclaimed into force by Ontario Cabinet order, meaning it now carries full legal weight. Proclamation is the step that converts legislation passed by the legislature into enforceable law — until this order was issued, the provision existed on paper but could not be applied. The provision in question amends the Education Act, so schools, school boards, and others operating under that Act should be aware that their obligations or entitlements under it have changed. Anyone subject to the Education Act should review how Schedule 2, section 25 alters their existing duties or rights and update their practices accordingly.

Who this affects
school boards · school principals and administrators · teachers and school staff · Ontario Ministry of Education officials · parents and students affected by Education Act rules