Pre-primary Education Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS268, “Pre-primary Education Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-59-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Pre-primary Education Act, currently in effect, provides for publicly funded pre-primary education in Nova Scotia. It establishes the framework for a universal pre-primary program, setting out the roles and responsibilities of the provincial government, school boards, and other stakeholders. The Act also outlines the eligibility criteria for children to participate in the program and the standards for program delivery.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Pre-primary Education Act.
- 02The Minister of Education shall establish a pre-primary education program for children aged four and five.
- 03The program shall be designed to prepare children for kindergarten and promote their social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- 04The Minister shall establish a framework for the delivery of pre-primary education services, including standards and guidelines.
- 05The Minister shall ensure that pre-primary education services are accessible to all eligible children, regardless of their background or circumstances.
- 06The Minister shall report annually to the Legislature on the implementation and effectiveness of the pre-primary education program.
Vote roll
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