Bill 211 — First Session, 28Th Legislature, 62 Elizabeth Ii the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Bill 211 Education (International Language Programs) Amendment Act, 2013 (Legislature 28, Session 1)

L28 S1 11536

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2013 Bill 211 First Session, 28th Legislature, 62 Elizabeth II THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL 211 EDUCATION (INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS) AMENDMENT ACT, 2013 MR. LUAN First Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee of the Whole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Third Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1 Bill 211 Mr. Luan BILL 211 2013 EDUCATION (INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS) AMENDMENT ACT, 2013 (Assented to , 2013)

WHEREAS language education is a critical component of a student’s comprehensive education;

WHEREAS competency in a language other than English or French is a valuable asset that will prepare students for post-secondary studies, future careers and international global opportunities; and

WHEREAS international language education is a shared responsibility between the community, parents and the Government, with community organizations offering programs and school boards providing classroom space; THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows: Amends RSA 2000 cE-0.3 1 The Education Act is amended by this Act. 2 The following is added after

section 19: International language programs 19.1(1) In this section, “international language program” means an education program for instruction in a language other than English or French that is offered to students outside regular school hours and is operated by a non-profit organization.

(2) If there are at least 20 students enrolled in an international language program, then a board shall lease to the operator of the

Explanatory Notes 1 Explanatory Notes 1 Amends

chapter E-0.3 of the revised Statutes of Alberta 2000. 2 International language programs.

2 program classroom space in a school building as permitted under

section 193.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), proof of enrollment shall be provided in a form satisfactory to the board.

Explanatory Notes 2

Record of Debate STAGE DATE MEMBER FROM TO TOTAL CUMULATIVE TOTAL Title: 2012-2013 (28th, 1st) Bill 211, Education (International Language Programs) Amendment Act, 2013

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Collection	Alberta — Bills
Citation	L28 S1 11536
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Volume / chapter	L28 S1 11536
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