Discrimination occurs when a student is treated unfairly, excluded, or denied access to education because of disability. Discrimination can be direct—for example, refusing a student participation in an activity—or indirect, when rules or practices that appear neutral create barriers for disabled students. In schools, disability discrimination often appears when necessary accommodations are not provided or are inconsistently implemented. A student may be disciplined for behaviour related to their disability, expected to meet the same standards without appropriate support, or placed in environments that do not account for their learning, sensory, or regulation needs. Under the British Columbia Human Rights Code, disability is a protected ground. Schools have a legal duty to accommodate students with disabilities to the point of undue hardship. This means schools must take reasonable steps to identify barriers and adjust policies, environments, or teaching approaches so students can access education on an equitable basis. Disability discrimination does not always involve intent. It often arises when systems are designed around a narrow idea of how students should behave or learn. Recognising discrimination is an important step toward ensuring that disabled students can participate fully and safely in school life.