In keeping with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the Board recognizes that the support of students with prevalent medical conditions is complex requiring a whole-school approach to promote student health and safety and to foster and maintain healthy and safe environments in which students can learn. A safe, accepting, and healthy environment empowers students to work toward the self-management of their medical condition(s) according to their Plan of Care.

Supporting Children and Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions Policy articulates the role and responsibilities of parents, guardians, medical professionals, and school staff in supporting students. It also articulates the roles and responsibilities of the students themselves. The policy provides a framework for the development of strategies that reduce the risk to students living with a prevalent medical condition and to ensure school staff and others in contact with these students are prepared to handle an emergency situation.