91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Ontario Special Education Tribunal (OSET)
OSET decisions are legally binding on the school board.
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Special Education Tribunal (OSET) It is the final appeal body for disputes about: Identification Placement Source: Ontario Regulation 181/98 OSET decisions are legally binding on the school board. OSET cannot order specific services, EA hours, IEP content, or staffing levels. Do not sign the IPRC statement of decision if you disagree, or sign noting your disagreement. The Appeal Process Disagree with the IPRC Decision Appeal to the School Board Appeal Board Attend the Board Appeal Hearing File with OSET OSET Hearing and Decision Source: Ontario Regulation 181/98 30 days If the board appeal does not resolve the dispute, file a written appeal with OSET within 30 days of the board appeal decision Source: Ontario Regulation 181/98 Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/education/oset-special-education-tribunal Ontario Regulation 181/98: Identification and Placement of Exceptional Pupils Verified 2026-11-03
Download English captions (WebVTT)OSET decisions are legally binding on the school board. A short silent explainer with captions. Illustrations after Julius Klinger. 46 seconds.
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system