Bill 398: An Act to amend the Education Act to enshrine the right of handicapped students and students with social maladjustments or learning disabilities to receive educational services equivalent to those provided by the school

This bill primarily affects Quebec school service centres and school boards rather than private businesses directly. However, private educational services providers, tutoring companies, specialized therapy clinics, and organizations that contract with school boards to deliver services to students with special needs may see increased demand for their offerings. Businesses that employ individuals with disabilities may indirectly benefit over time from a better-educated workforce. Private schools operating in Quebec that serve students with learning disabilities or handicaps would also need to ensure their service offerings meet the new equivalency standard.