BILL NO. 131

(as introduced)

4th Session, 61st General Assembly
Nova Scotia
61 Elizabeth II, 2012



Government Bill



School Board Members Duties Clarification Act



The Honourable Ramona Jennex
Minister of Education



First Reading: November 15, 2012

(Explanatory Notes)

Second Reading: November 16, 2012

Third Reading: November 27, 2012 (LINK TO BILL AS PASSED)

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Explanatory Notes

Clause 1 sets out the short title of this Act.

Clause 2 adds a new heading and Section to the Education Act to clarify the role and duties of school board members.

Clause 3 adds a focus on achievement of all students to the duties of school boards.

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An Act to Amend Chapter 1
of the Acts of 1995-96,
the Education Act,
Respecting the Clarification
of School Board Members Duties

Be it enacted by the Governor and Assembly as follows:

1 This Act may be cited as the School Board Members Duties Clarification Act.

2 Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act, is amended by adding immediately after Section 63 the following heading and Section:

DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

3 Clause 64(2)(c) of Chapter 1 is amended by adding "and the achievement of all students enrolled in its schools and programs" immediately after "education" in the first line.

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