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Patty Marler

Bill 24 - Depriving Kids of Their Parents

Bill 24 - An Act to Support Gay Straight Alliances - was introduced in the legislature on Thursday, November 2, 2017. The stated aim of the legislation is to provide a caring and safe environment for students, but the practical application of this bill is to effectively remove parents from being the primary supporters and guides of their children. Bill 24 mandates that those who attend GSAs, (which could potentially include youth who are struggling with making important identity decisions) be deprived of their right to be guided and supported by those who care for them most, their parents.

AHEA met with Minister Eggen's staff to discuss Bill 24. It was suggested that the legislation would not come out and 'touch' home educators, but it does affect parental authority.

AHEA supports caring for and loving students which is why there is concern for the mandated removal of parents.

Please consider contacting your MLA.

AHEA encourages you to voice your support to those MLAs who stand for parental authority: MLAs opposed to Bill 24

 

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School Act Consultations

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The Government has decided to not proclaim the Education Act for the 2017-18 school year and will continue to use the School Act as the legislation for education in Alberta. The School Act will be brought before the legislature this fall with specific legislative administrative changes to be debated.

Alberta Education is currently conducting a series of consultation meetings to review specific areas of the School Act. The items that are being consulted on came from discussions through the Minister's Board tours this past spring and summer as well as further work on Bill 1 and School Fees. AHEA's attendance at these meetings was not requested, but Assistant Deputy Minister Wendy Boje did meet with AHEA President, Patty Marler to discuss the consultations and the review. ADM Boje indicated that the School Act consult this fall focuses on three areas:

- Educational Service Agreements:

The focus is on service agreements between First Nations communities and local public/catholic school boards

- Age of Entry:

This discussion focuses on the determining the youngest age at which a student may access funding for education with the idea that a standardized age would provide consistency across the province. (i.e. must be 5 prior to Dec.31/Feb.28/Jan 31) (The Education Act had established a common age of entry)

- Age of Access:

This topic reviews the maximum age for providing educational funding to students and how programming is to be implemented for older students. (currently at 19, although funded to age 20, consult is exploring up to the age 21)

It is important to note that AHEA president, Patty Marler, clarified with ADM Boje that the compulsory ages for education will not be changed in the School Act. The School Act defines Compulsory education as being required between the ages of 6 (at September 1) and 16 (younger than 16 on September 1 of the school year).

No educational choice changes to the School Act are to be proposed during this review of the School Act. AHEA advocated for a notification only option for home educators.

It is important to note that AHEA and AHEPS were notified and provided the opportunity to provide input on behalf of home educators relevant to the identified School Act review topics.

Patty Marler
President of AHEA

 

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2017 Standards for Home Education Reimbursement

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Alberta Education has released their 2017 Standards for Home Education Reimbursement document. The changes AHEA informed home educator's about on June 17 ( Alberta Education Review of Home Education Reimbursements ) have been made.

Both the document and a summary of significant changes to the document are included on Alberta Education's website. Many of the changes AHEA and home educator's advocated for have been incorporated.

Changes worth noting are:

  • 50% off music lessons may be reimbursed. This includes private music lessons.
  • Musical instrument rental may now be reimbursed (to a max of 50% of parent's funding).
  • The complete admissions to recreational activities (such as ski passes or multiuse facilities) may be reimbursed. Family passes are reimbursable if it is less expensive than individual student rates.
  • 50% of internet services may be reimbursed for the entire year (not just September to June)

You may view the document and the explanation of changes on the Alberta Education website https://education.alberta.ca/home-education-blended-programs/responsibilities/everyone/resources/

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Standards for Home Education Reimbursement -
Feedback Required by May 3


Alberta Education implemented its Standards for Home Education Reimbursement in October of 2016. Educational resource reimbursements to home educating parents were issued this year using these standards.

Alberta Education is now requesting feedback on how these standards have affected home educators and their effect on supporting/challenging home educators

The Alberta Home Education Association has been asked to provide feedback on behalf of home educators. In order to do so, we are asking for your personal feedback.

Please respond to any or all of the following questions. Send your responses to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using the subject title: Parent Feedback : Standards for Home Education Reimbursement

1.What are your thoughts and experiences surrounding educational resource reimbursement since the implementation of the 'Standards for reimbursement' began in October

2.How do the standards support or hinder your ability to claim legitimate expenses for your home education program?

3.Are there any considerations/clarifications/changes to the standards that you would recommend?

NOTE: While AHEA does not advocate for funding for home education, we do have the opportunity to provide constructive input into this funding component that has been legislated in the Home Education Regulation

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Standards for Home Education Reimbursement -
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Alberta Education implemented its Standards for Home Education Reimbursement in October of 2016. Educational resource reimbursements to home educating parents were issued this year using these standards.

Alberta Education is now requesting feedback on how these standards have affected home educators and their effect on supporting/challenging home educators

The Alberta Home Education Association has been asked to provide feedback on behalf of home educators. In order to do so, we are asking for your personal feedback.

Please respond to any or all of the following questions. Send your responses to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using the subject title: Parent Feedback : Standards for Home Education Reimbursement

1.What are your thoughts and experiences surrounding educational resource reimbursement since the implementation of the 'Standards for reimbursement' began in October

2.How do the standards support or hinder your ability to claim legitimate expenses for your home education program?

3.Are there any considerations/clarifications/changes to the standards that you would recommend?

NOTE: While AHEA does not advocate for funding for home education, we do have the opportunity to provide constructive input into this funding component that has been legislated in the Home Education Regulation

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