Province increases funding to public school divisions for record high 2021-22 school year
Corwyn Friesen, mySteinbach
Posted on 02/08/2021 at 11:00 am
Manitoba’s public schools system will see another increase in the Funding of Schools Program for the 2021-22 school year of $20.8 million, or 1.56 per cent, for a total $1.35 billion, the highest total investment in Manitoba’s history.
The increase includes $6.7 million, or a 0.5 per cent increase to base funding for public schools, and this year’s commitment includes an additional $5.5 million for special needs funding for school divisions, along with other grants. This special needs funding supports students with disabilities and with exceptional needs, providing student specific supports determined by school teams such as educational assistants or assistive technology.
WINNIPEG The province said it will increase the funding for education in Manitoba for the 2021-22 school year. Education Minister Cliff Cullen made the announcement on Friday, saying Manitoba will increase the Funding of Schools Program by $20.8 million, bringing the total program funding to $1.35 billion. A news release from the province said the funding includes a $6.7 million increase to base funding for public schools, $5.5 million for special needs funding for school divisions and other grants. Cullen said the investment is a record high for Manitoba education. “Our government is committed to ensuring that school divisions would not see a reduction in their funding if their enrolment changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. “Our government continues to support Manitobans during this challenging time.”