Budget
2018 Update and Follow Up Info on Playgrounds, SMP, and Early
Learning
On
February 20, the BCCPAC participated in the Budget 2018 Lock Up, represented by
President, Jen Mezei, and 2nd Vice
President, Andrea Sinclair.
The budget included three
announcements that could have significant impact on the K-12 Education
system:
$1
billion toward universal childcare and inclusive early learning over
three years
Commitment
to reducing portables and expediting the Seismic Mitigation Program
(SMP)
$15
million dollars for an ongoing $5 million Playground Equipment
Program
The full update can be reviewed at this link.