Manitoba proposes Bill 21 to lower compulsory school age to six and allow inter-neighbourhood school attendance.

Manitoba proposes to lower compulsory school age to six from seven and allow children to attend schools outside their neighbourhood with Bill 21, Public Schools Amendment Act. Education Minister Nello Altomare claims the changes are necessary to modernize provincial rules and align with the rest of Canada. The legislation aims to make sure every kid is set up for success and has access to education.

March 14, 2024
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