( Supplied photo ) The proposed policy, which failed in the Halton Catholic school board vote last week. Halton Catholic School Board Chair Jane Michael said board members were "shocked" that the amendments — which were expected to pass - failed the vote. The Halton Catholic District School Board has, in the past, come under fire on issues surrounding sexual orientation — opposing student clubs called GSAs, or gay-straight alliances. Halton Catholic trustees have rejected an update to the school board’s discipline and anti-bullying policy after one raised concerns that mentioning sexual orientation or gender identity could violate religious teachings. And because the board is “already so far behind” in making the required changes that were ready back in February, Ontario’s Ministry of Education “was waiting for an affirmative answer (last) Wednesday morning” after the board meeting, Michael said.

Source: thestar May 24, 2016 19:20 UTC