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LEGISLATION:

Regulation of Health Profess. Act

Education Act

Controlled Act of Diagnosis

Categories of Exceptionalities

 

 

LEGISLATION:
THE EDUCATION ACT

 

Section 171(1)6 of theEducation Act empowers boards to appoint one or more "psychiatrists or psychologists", defining "psychologists" as individuals who are "legally qualified medical practitioners or hold a certificate of registration under the Psychologists Registration Act." (171(1)6ii).

The Act has not been updated to reflect the legislative changes under the Regulated Health Professions Act. In particular, it does not recognize "Psychological Associate" as a legally protected title.

The Ministry of EducationPolicy/Program Memorandum No. 59 (October 11, 1982) specifies a set of principles with which school boards must comply when providing psychological services. In particular, it stipulates "that psychologists perform their professional duties within the rules of conduct which govern their profession at large."

For more information on the Education Act, and its provisions for special education, visit the Ontario Ministry of Education's Special Education webpage.