Bill 18: Education Act

In the Order Paper for Day 28 of the spring sitting of the Alberta Legislature, the Hon. Dave Hancock, Minister of Education, has made notice of leave to introduce Bill 18 - Education Act.

CAPSC understands that the first reading of Bill 18 will occur Wednesday afternoon and the second reading on Thursday afternoon. You can catch it live or watch later at Assembly Online.

Public School Boards Association of Alberta says the first reading is a formality and the second reading opens the bill up for debate. The Hon. Dave Hancock has shared that the bill will not pass, that the dialogue will continue and feedback is being sought.

2011-2012 Education Estimates Discussion at the Legislature

The Alberta Hansard record is out for yesterday's discussion of the 2011-2012 Education Estimates. If you have more time, you can watch the session at Assembly Online.

Education Budget to be Debated at Alberta Legislature

The Education Budget will be debated in the Legislature Tuesday, April 19 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. You can listen/watch to live/archived video or audio of this debate at Assembly Online. ACCESS TV also broadcasts the proceedings of the Alberta Legislature live beginning at 1:30 pm. These sessions are rebroadcast on Shaw at 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm.