Ontario introduces Legislation to Hold School Boards Accountable and Support Student Achievement

April 13, 2026

The government has introduced the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, to strengthen school board oversight and accountability and ensure more consistent learning experiences for students to prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. The proposed changes would move Ontario toward a more accountable, consistent modern model of high-quality education.

Additional changes would also limit trustee discretionary expenses and honorarium, standardize the number of elected trustees in school boards to a maximum of 12. If your riding is affected by trustee change, we will send out a separate list with this information.

This proposed legislation builds on our government’s work to strengthen school board oversight and help ensure they deliver a high-quality education, with every dollar spent focused on preparing students with practical skills for good-paying, stable careers.

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En: Support Student Achievement

Fr: Soutenir la réussite des élèves