In a recent Ontario family law decision, a mother sought a Court Order that her child, who had no underlying health conditions, attend school in-person beginning in September 2020.
However, the father sought an Order preventing his child from attending school in-person until the safety protocols and measures taken by the school board to combat Covid-19 were seen to be successful.
The Court ended up siding with the mother's request by granting a temporary Order that the child is allowed to attend school in-person with the issue to be revisited again at a later date, as the safety of the child is an ongoing concern. In its decision, the Court commented that the Ontario government cannot guarantee the safety of children returning to school this fall due to the inherent risks associated with COVID-19. However, the possible risk being faced with COVID-19 is being considered along with other factors in mind, such as the mental health of the children along with the parents' need for child care that schools provide with in-person learning.
*The above is for general information purposes only and is not to be construed as legal advice, as your specific situation may differ and require individual attention.*
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