Will schools enforce kids staying home if they have the sniffles etc.?

According to the OCDSB, parents/guardians will be asked to screen their child daily for any symptoms of cold, flu, or other symptoms that may be associated with COVID-19, prior to sending them to school using the COVID-19 Self-Assessment, and parents/guardians will be asked to keep their child home if they exhibit an signs of illness, but district staff will not be responsible for screening students for illness (e.g. temperature checks).

If a student becomes ill during the day and/or if they exhibit signs of illness, the parent or guardian will be contacted immediately to pick them up. Each school should designate an isolation room/area for use if a student becomes ill during the school day, where they can wait (with appropriate supervision) until such time as they can be picked up. The student should be kept home until they are symptom-free for a minimum of 24 hours or they are able to provide a medical note indicating that they can return to school. If a staff member is concerned that a student is exhibiting signs of illness, this will be reported to the school administration for follow up. If a student voluntarily shares that they or a member of their family has COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test, this information will also be shared with the school administrator.

For more details, please see the OCDSB’s Health, Safety and Well-Being page, visible here