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Title of Act Years of compulsory education Years of entitled education Stated objectives Alternatives to public education Access to education for special needs or exceptional children Language of instuction C A N A D I A N C O A L I T I O N F O R T H E R I G H T S O F C H I L D R E N Ontario Education Act R.S.O. 1990, c.E-2 6 to 16 (s.21) 6 to 21 (s.33) Not mentioned Private schools are defined as schools that serve more than five school age children during the school day. Monitored by Minister. (s.16) Home schooling is allowed (s.21). Exceptional children are qualified for a special needs program (s.11). English unless student falls within section 23 of the Charter. Quebec Education Act R.S.Q. 1993, c. I-13.3 6 to 16 (s.14) 5 to 18 (s.1) To contribute to the social and cultural development of the community. Home education is allowed and evaluated by school board. An Act respecting Private Education R.S.Q. 1997 E-9.1 defines private institution as one dispensing educational services to more than five students. Once the eligibility criteria is met, a Minister’s permit is issued. Handicapped students or students with a social maladjustment or learning disability will have an individualized education program developed for their needs (s.47). French unless student falls within s.23 of the Charter or s.73 of the Charter of the French language, L.R.Q., c. C-11. 94 New Brunswick School Act R.S.N.B. 1997, c.E-1.12 5 to 16 (s.15) 5 to 21 (s.15) Recognizes equality, duality and equity. Each child to receive education of highest quality. May be exempt from school with authorization of Minister if under effective instruction elsewhere. Exceptional children (behavioural, communicational, intellectual, physical, perceptional exceptionalities) are entitled to a special education program (s.12). English unless student falls within s.23 of Charter. Some programs for Mi’kmaq and Maliseet children (s.7). Nova Scotia Education Act S.N.S. 1995-96, c.1. 5 to 16 (s.5) 5 to 21 (s.5) Recognizes the diverse nature of Nova Scotia and promotes fair and equitable participation and benefit in education system to all persons. Private schools defined as schools that serve school age children and have a similar curriculum to public schools. (s.130) Home education is permitted with an educational program and registration with Minister (s.128). Not in the Act but parents have the right to participate in individualized program for special needs children (s.25(2)). English unless student falls within s.23 of the Charter. Mi’kmak (s.138) and African Canadian (s.140) heritage education promoted.
Title of Act Years of compulsory education Years of entitled education Stated objectives Alternatives to public education Access to education for special needs or exceptional children Language of instuction P.E.I. School Act S.P.E.I. 1993, c.35 7 to 16 (s.69) 6 to 20 (s.68) Not mentioned H O W D O E S C A N A D A M E A S U R E U P ? Private schools are granted a licence in accordance with regulations (s.133). Home education is allowed if conducted in accordance with regulations (s.139). Not mentioned English unless student falls within s.23 of the Charter Newfoundland Schools Act S.N 1997, CS.-12.2 6 to 16 (s.4) 5 to 21 (s.3) Not mentioned Private schools are authorized by s.43 with permission of Minister. The school must have valid teachers and prescribed instruction. Home education is authorized if under efficient instruction (s.6). Not mentioned English unless student falls within s.23 of the Charter 95 Nothwest Territories Education Act S.N.W.T. 1995, c.28 6 to 16 (s.27) 5 to 21 (s.5) Not mentioned Private school is a school other than a public school and must be registered with Minister (s.21). Home education is allowed if registered with Minister (s.20). Education program to be modified for needs of student (s.8). English unless student falls within s.23 of the Charter Yukon Education Act S.Y. 1989-90, c.25. 6yr 8mos to 16 5yr 8 mos. to 21 Recognition of the equality of Yukon Aboriginal peoples, gender equality and equality of educational opportunity. Private schools defined as schools that offer educational program to school age children during school days. Must meet guidelines and standards set by Minister (s.29). Home education is permitted if program meets goals and objectives in s.4 and is planned in 3 year blocks (s.31). Students with intellectual, communicative, behavioural, physical or multiple exceptionalities entitled to an individualized education program (s.15). English unless student falls within s.23 of the Charter. Aboriginal languages will be taught (s.52).
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