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Educational Update 1997

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CHOICE OF SCHOOLS

Choice of schools within and between divisions/districts is effective for the 1997-98 school year. Bill 47 (The Public Schools Amendment Act) tabled during the 1996 Legislative Session, and recently passed into law, outlines the fundamental enabling provisions related to schools of choice.

A reference guide on schools of choice was sent to school officials on December 13, 1996 outlining key implementation details such as transportation issues, application and notification dates and procedures, fees and other related matters. The Department has developed and printed application forms for parents/age of majority students to use when seeking admission to other than their designated school. These forms have been distributed to all school division/district offices in Manitoba for dissemination to schools.