The parents of a student with autism appealed to the Ontario Special Education (English) Tribunal regarding the student's special education programs and services, specifically requesting a 1:1 assistant and a safety plan.
The school board had already agreed to the parents' requested identification (autism) and placement (regular class with resource assistance).
The Tribunal dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction, holding that under section 57(3) of the Education Act, the Tribunal only has jurisdiction to hear appeals regarding identification and placement, not programs and services, when the school board has agreed to the requested identification and placement.
