Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The department basically block funds divisional education councils. The formula is used only as a means of allocating the money from the central government to those councils. Therefore, different councils use their money in different ways. In fact, a good number of the councils have taken a look at the support provided for bussing and have chosen not to use the money for transportation, but to put it into the classroom. It is happening in some areas and is entirely within the councils area of responsibility to determine whether or not to spend any money on bussing or put it all in the classroom. They make those choices.
Charles Dent on Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
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Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 23rd, 1997
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