Part 2 — Opportunities for Learning Division 1 Diverse and Flexible Learning
19 Alternative programs
program offered by a board that
(a) emphasizes a particular l anguage, culture, religion or
subject-matter, or
(b) uses a particular teaching philosophy,
but that is not a religious education program offered by a separate
school board of that religious denomination, a Francophone
education program or specialized supports and services under
section 11.
(2) A board may offer an alternative program to a student whose
parent requests it where, in the opinion of the board,
(a) the board has sufficient resources and facilities to offer the
alternative program, and
(b) the alternative program is appropriate to meet the student 's
education needs.
(3) A board may offer an alternative program under subsection (2)
that operates within the geographic boundaries of another board
only if the other board has been requested to offer the alternative
program and has refused.
(4) A board that offers an alternative program shall continue to
offer an education program consistent with the requirements of this
Act and the regulations to those students not enrolled in the
alternative program.
(5) If a parent enrols a student in an alternative program, the board
may charge that parent fees related to the alternative program only
for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of any
non-instructional costs that
(a) may be incurred by the board in offering the alternative
program,
(b) are necessary for the delivery of the alternative program,
and
(c) are in addition to the costs incurred by the board in
providing education programs other than the alternative
program.
2012 cE-0.3 s19;2015 c6 s8