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The implementation of Bill 212 in Ontario schools: implications for Black students

dc.contributor.authorGateri, Hellen
dc.contributor.authorRichards, Donna
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-26T20:48:40Z
dc.date.available2024-07-26T20:48:40Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractIn February 2008, Bill 212 (Progressive Discipline and School Safety) replaced Bill 81, the Safe Schools Act of June 2000 with regards to the behaviour, discipline, and safety of students. However, since Bill 212 has been in effect, suspensions and expulsions have been unfairly implemented against Black secondary students. Using anti-Black racism (ABR) framework, this commentary paper explores the effects of sections 306–311 of the Bill on Black students within Ontario's secondary school system. Based on this exploration, we will critically examine the way suspensions and expulsions have been employed through Bill 212 and the consequences of these disciplinary measures for Black students. We recommend alternative practices such as restorative justice and the integration of ABR framework to address students’ inappropriate behaviours in the educational system.
dc.identifier.citationGateri, H., & Richards, D. (2021). The implementation of Bill 212 in Ontario schools: Implications for Black students. International Network on Youth Integration Journal, 11(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.25071/1929-8471.81
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.25071/1929-8471.81
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/3659
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAttribution (CC BY)
dc.subjectBlack youth
dc.subjectBlack students
dc.subjectanti-Black racism
dc.subjectstudent expulsions
dc.subjectstudent suspensions
dc.subjectsecondary school
dc.titleThe implementation of Bill 212 in Ontario schools: implications for Black studentsen
dc.typeArticle

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