June 1st, 2015

On April 30, 2015, Ryan’s Law, 2015 was passed by the Ontario Legislature. The legislation requires school boards to establish and maintain an asthma policy, which must include, among other things, strategies to reduce risk of exposure to asthma triggers, a communication plan for the dissemination of information on asthma, regular training on recognizing asthma symptoms and managing asthma exacerbations, a requirement that every school develop an individual plan for each pupil who has asthma and a requirement that every school maintain a file for each pupil with asthma. It has been communicated that this policy will be similar to other policies that have been designed to promote student well-being (e.g., Sabrina’s Law). Please see the attached letter that was sent home with all students on Monday, June 1, 2015. Letter to Parents – Ryan’s Law