An exciting announcement for parents today, Aug. 30 from the Provincial Education Minister David Eggen.

According to the province nearly 600,000 parents across the province will see savings this year as a result of Bill 1, the Act to Reduce School Fees, which was proclaimed in June.

The Act eliminates fees for textbooks, workbooks, photocopying, printing, and paper.

It also removes transportation fees for eligible students residing more than 2.4 km from their designated schools.

Transportation cost savings are estimated at $800.00 or more for families with two students taking the bus to school.

To learn more about the Act to Reduce School Fees click here.

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