The pair have attended the school, which is part of the Surrey School District and which CBC has agreed not to name, since kindergarten. CBC contacted the Surrey School District for comment on the matter, but did not hear back before deadline. Like Parker, Kirby's family also falls outside their Langley School District catchment area. The Langley School District says it "is making every effort to meet the health, safety, and educational needs of families during this difficult time." Ashley Parker says school staff have been supportive of the family's situation, but are hamstrung by the Surrey School District policy.

Source: CBC News November 22, 2020 13:52 UTC