Bill 209 — Second Session, 29Th Legislature, 65 Elizabeth Ii Th E Legislative Assembly of Alberta Bill 209 A Ctive Schools Week Act (Legislature 29, Session 2)

L29 S2 11671

Alberta — Bills

2016 Bill 209 Second Session, 29th Legislature, 65 Elizabeth II TH E LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL 209 A CTIVE SCHOOLS WEEK ACT MR. SHEPHERD F irst Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S econd Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C ommittee of the Whole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. T hird Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R oyal Assent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Bill 209 Mr. Shepherd BILL 209 2016 ACTIVE SCHOOLS WEEK ACT (Assented to , 2016)

Preamble

WHEREAS the promotion of active transportation is important to improving the health and well-being of Alberta’s students;

WHEREAS barriers to active transportation should be reduced or eliminated whenever possible; and

WHEREAS a designated week to promote active transportation in Alberta will provide an opportunity for schools and students to collaborate to achieve these shared objectives; THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows:

Definitions 1(1) In this Act, (a) “active transportation” means any form of transportation propelled by human muscular power, including walking, bicycling and skateboarding; (b) “Minister” means the Minister determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act.

(2) Any other term or expression used in this Act that is not defined in this Act has the same meaning as may be assigned to it in the Education Act or, if not in force, the School Act.

2 Active Schools Week 2(1) To recognize and promote the importance of active transportation for Alberta’s students, the first full week in October of each year, commencing in 2017, shall be known as “Active Schools Week”. (2 ) Every school in Alberta shall organize participatory activities for students to mark Active Schools Week annually. Policy on active transportation 3 Every school in Alberta may, for the purpose of

section 2, establish, implement and maintain a policy to promote active transportation by students. Regulations 4 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations (

a) for the purpose of

section 3, with respect to the establishment and implementation of a school policy to promote active transportation; (

b) respecting any matter the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers necessary or advisable for the administration of this Act. Coming into force 5 This Act comes into force on January 1, 2017.

Record of Debate STAGE DATE MEMBER FROM TO TOTAL CUMULATIVE TOTAL Title: 2016 (29th, 2nd) Bill 209, Active Schools Week Act

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Collection	Alberta — Bills
Citation	L29 S2 11671
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Volume / chapter	L29 S2 11671
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