Parents whose kids are in Grade 7 or younger and are affected by rotating teachers strikes will get an infusion of cash from the Ontario government.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced the plans at a press conference this morning saying his government is willing to pay out up to $60 for each day parents are forced to find alternative child care.
Parents of children up to age 12 or up to age 21 for children and youth with special needs in a publicly funded school, qualify for the financial support.
The government has also changed limitations for day camps to increase availability for students.
Licensed child care programs will be allowed to extend their hours, request temporary relocation to avoid labour disruptions, and request an increase in the number of children they are licensed to support.
Eligible parents can apply for the financial support online up to 4 weeks after the labour disruption has ended.
The announcement comes as the Elementary Teachers Federation finalized plans for a one-day strike in 3 school boards in the Toronto and Ottawa areas.
