Bill 230 (Legislature 25, Session 2)

L25 S2 196

Alberta — Bills

2002 BILL 230 Second Session, 25th Legislature, 51 Elizabeth II THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL 230 COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS ACT DR. MASSEY F i r s t R e a d i n g .................................... Second Reading .................................. C o m m i t t e e o f t h e W h o l e ........................... T h i r d R e a d i n g ................................... R o y a l A s s e n t ....................................

1 Bill 230 Dr. Massey BILL 230 2002 COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS ACT (Assented to , 2002)

Preamble

WHEREAS schools play a vital role in strengthening Alberta's communities;

WHEREAS the use of existing school facilities for community programs is an efficient use of public resources and an effective way to revitalize inner-city neighbourhoods and rural communities;

WHEREAS there is a need to coordinate and integrate school services with the supports and programs available in communities; and

WHEREAS the creation of partnerships between schools and communities will enhance educational opportunities for all members of the community and will contribute to the establishment of strong, vibrant communities; THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows:

Interpretation 1 In this Act, (a) “board” means a board as defined in the School Act; (b) “community school” means a school designated under

section 4 that offers programs outside school hours to students and other members of the community; (c) “community school coordinator” means the person appointed by a board pursuant to

section 5;

2 (d) “Minister” means the Minister determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act; (e) “school building” means a school building as defined in the School Act. Application 2 This Act applies to schools operated by a board. Community schools 3 The mandate of a community school is to strengthen the community by (

a) developing partnerships with community groups and agencies, (

b) delivering programs or services outside regular school hours in the areas of (

i) child care, (ii) computer training, (iii) health education, (iv) literacy, (

v) sports and recreation, or (vi) any other area approved by the board, (

c) making existing school facilities available to all members of the community outside regular school hours. Board 4 A board may designate a community school if it is satisfied that (

a) a community school would enhance the availability of the programs outlined in

section 3(b), (

b) existing school buildings could be used for the community school, and (

c) the school would benefit the community. Community 5(1) A board must appoint a community schools coordinator.

3 schools coordinator

(2) A community schools coordinator is responsible for (

a) coordinating proposals for community schools, (

b) advising the board on proposals for community schools, (

c) providing ongoing advice to community schools, and (

d) serving as a liaison between community schools, community agencies and the board. Proposals 6(1) A school operated by a board may submit a proposal for a community school on or before January 31 each year.

(2) A proposal under this

section must include (

a) a mission statement for the community school, (

b) a description of the types of programs and community initiatives that would be made available, and (

c) a plan outlining the utilization of existing school buildings for the community school.

(3) A board must make determinations on proposals for community schools on or before July 31 each year. School closure 7 A board shall not exercise its authority to close a school pursuant to Alberta Regulation 238/97 if (

a) the school has been designated as a community school under this Act, or (

b) the school has submitted a community school proposal under

section 6. Regulations 8 The Minister may make regulations regarding types of activities and programs that may be offered at community schools. Coming into force 9 This Act comes into force on January 1, 2004. Title: 2002 (25th, 2nd) Bill 230, Community School Partnerships Act

Document details

Collection	Alberta — Bills
Citation	L25 S2 196
Type	bill
Volume / chapter	L25 S2 196
Language	en
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