Province begins consultations for possible School Act changes
The Province of Alberta has started consulting with school boards and parents to discuss a number of potential changes to the School Act.
Some of the issues at hand include transportation, fees, and ways to help protect and improve education in the province.
The engagement sessions kicked off in Red Deer Wednesday with Education Minister David Eggen on hand to provide opening remarks and answer questions.
Discussions will surround potential amendments to the School Act, which is legislation that has been in place governing education in Alberta for nearly thirty years. The School Act sets the goals, roles and responsibilities of Alberta’s K-12 education system.