Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. As I said earlier, there is nothing preventing the teaching of religion within the schools as long as it is not permitted during the hours of instruction. The Education Act sets out a number of hours during the school year that children must be instructed. As long as religious instruction is not counted in a part of the regular school day that goes toward the hours in the act, then there is no problem. If the regular school day ends at 2:30 p.m., and in the course of the year the students in the hours before 2:30 p.m. meet required hours that are set out in the act, it is perfectly acceptable that the courses are taught starting at 2:30 p.m.
Charles Dent on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on May 26th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 25th, 1998
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