Police in St. Thomas say a teacher is charged with failing to provide the necessities of life after a student suffered a medical episode in class.
The St. Thomas Police Service launched an investigation after the incident in November.
"Through investigation, St. Thomas Police learned that a student experiencing a medical episode in their classroom was not provided with the necessaries required to ensure their wellbeing," police said in a media release issued Friday. "The student was taken to hospital where they were admitted and treated for a serious medical condition. The student has since been released from hospital."
An occasional teacher with the Thames Valley District School Board was charged. The 26-year-old was released from custody with a future court date.
"There is a duty for those in a position of trust or authority to provide supervision when one person is under the other’s charge and is unable to provide necessaries of life for themselves," police said.
