High School Attendance & Hockey: Ministry Clarifies Policy

The Ontario Hockey Federation is sharing clarification from the Ministry of Sport about Ontario’s updated high school attendance policy and participation in hockey.

"The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the updated attendance policy does not create new restrictions on student participation in extracurricular, athletic, cultural, or educational activities that require an approved absence from school."

Families must continue to follow their school’s attendance procedures and provide sufficient notice of hockey-related absences, including any required information or documentation. Students will not be penalized for absences approved through their school’s existing process.

Read the full Ministry of Sport Statement: Correspondence From ADM Currie Ministry Of Education Attendance Policy