Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would be quite happy to share the information with the Member. I am sure that Members of the divisional education council have access to the same information that demonstrates that children forced to repeat a grade are almost never successful in the repetition. In answer to the question, the district education authority should approach the divisional education council to discuss the situation. Whether the council would agree to an authority changing or adopting that rule on its own, I cannot say. The first step would be for the authority to discuss with the council their desire to see a change in the program.
Charles Dent on Question 33-13(5): Education Board Policy Re: Automatic Pass
In the Legislative Assembly on October 24th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 33-13(5): Education Board Policy Re: Automatic Pass
Question 33-13(5): Education Board Policy Re: Automatic Pass
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 23rd, 1997
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