Legislation, Regulations and Bylaws
Overview
The Ontario College of Teachers was created in 1996 with the passing of the Ontario College of Teachers Act (the Act). This legislation gives the College the authority to govern and regulate the teaching profession in Ontario. Under the Act, the Teachers’ Qualifications Regulations set out the requirements for certification with the College. In 2021, the professional designation "Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)" became entrenched into law.
Below you will find information and resources related to the College’s creation and governance, as well as additional provincial legislation affecting educators.
Key resources
Regulations
- Regulation 347/02 (Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs)
- Regulation 493/20 (Alternative Eligibility Requirements for Therapy or Counselling)
- Regulation 345/96 (Appointments to Council)
- Regulation 271/09 (Fair Registration Practices)
- Regulation 438/19 (Funding for Therapy and Counselling)
- Regulation 563/21 (General)
- Regulation 616/20 (Physical or Mental Examinations)
- Regulation 615/20 (Prescribed Sexual Acts)
- Regulation 437/97 (Professional Misconduct)
- Regulation 271/19 (Proficiency in Mathematics)
- Regulation 176/10 (Teachers' Qualifications)
- Regulation 564/21 (Transitional Matters and Duties of Transition Supervisory Officer)
College Bylaws
Other relevant legislation
- Statutory Powers Procedure Act, 1990
- Education Act, 1990
- Education Statute Law Amendment Act (Student Performance), 2006
- Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009
- Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017
- The Safe and Supportive Classrooms Act, 2019
- Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021
- Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023