January 22nd, 2026

The safety and well-being of Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students is our top priority.

About Erin’s Law – Bill 123

In 2024, Bill 123 (Erin’s Law) amended Ontario’s Education Act.

Every publicly-funded school board must:

  • Provide age-appropriate learning every year to help students recognize, prevent, and report child sexual abuse.
  • Share information and resources with parents, families and caregivers.
  • Provide annual information to teachers and school staff on prevention and reporting.

These requirements help ensure that every child and caring adult knows how to recognize, prevent, and respond to child sexual abuse.

Updated Curriculum Resources for Grades 1 to 9

The WRDSB has introduced curriculum resources for Grades 1 to 9 in the Healthy Living Strand of the Health and Physical Education Curriculum in support of the safety and well-being of all students. This includes interactive safety education lessons on personal safety strategies for online and offline scenarios.

Learn more about the updated curriculum resources.

Information for Parents, Families and Caregivers

  • Talk early and often about body safety, consent, and safe/unsafe secrets.
  • Build trust so children feel safe to disclose concerns.
  • Know the signs and act quickly—call Family & Children’s Services or police if you suspect abuse.

In Ontario, everyone has a legal duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect to Family & Children’s Services and/or police. You do not need proof—reasonable suspicion is enough.

Visit the Erin’s Law (Bill 123) – Sexual Abuse Prevention and Reporting page to learn more about:

  • What is Child Sexual Abuse?
  • If a Child Discloses Abuse

Resources for Parents, Families and Caregivers