Return to class delayed at Laval high school as officials await results of asbestos [Video]

The return to the classroom has been delayed indefinitely for more than 1,000 students at a Laval high school due to the risk of asbestos exposure.

Tuesday was supposed to be the first day of school at Horizon Jeunesse High School, but instead some parents were faced with closed doors.

The Laval school service centre (Centre de services scolaire de Laval) is waiting for the results of an air quality analysis. Air filtration systems are stationed around the building, and workers are targeting harmful particles.

Families were informed Monday evening via email about the last-minute change in plans, catching many of them off guard. One parent took to Facebook to ask whether the school will release the results of the analysis or share more information on what it’s doing to ensure students are safe.

The email to parents, obtained by CTV News, says “unforeseen events” happened at the school Monday, …