Traditional Homeschooling

(S.B.C. 1989, C61; Bill 19 - School Amendment Act 1993)

Part 1- Interpretation

"educational program" means an organised set of learning activities that, in the opinion of (c) the parent, in the case of learning activities provided to a child registered under section 13, is designed to enable learners to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy, democratic and pluralistic society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.

"parent" means, in respect of a student or of a child registered under section 13, (a) the guardian of the person of the student or child. (b) the person legally entitled to custody of the student or child, or (c) the person who usually has the care and control of the student or child.

"school age" means the age between the date on which a person is permitted under section 3 (1) (5 years before December 31 or else deferred enrolment, 6 years up to 16 years: registration in a public school (to enrol in an educational program provided by a board and the end of the school year in which the person attains the age of 19 years (section 3 "does not apply if the person (b) is registered under section I3") The School Act in its entirely can be obtained by writing to: Crown Publications Inc. 521 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W lE7 Phone 250-386-4636. There is a fee for the Regs and Orders of approximately $10.00.

It can also be found on the website: www.gov.bc.ca/bced

Part 2 - Students and Parents Division 4 - Home Education

Home Education

12. A parent of a child who is required to enrol in an educational program provided by a board under section 3 may educate the child at home or elsewhere in accordance with this Division and shall provide that child with an educational program.

Registration

13.(1) A parent of a child who is required under section 12 to provide the child with an educational program shall register the child on or before September 30 in each year with

(a) a school of the parent's choice that is operating in the school district in which the parent resides
(b) a regional correspondence school operating in BC.
(c) an independent school operating in BC

(2) If a parent wished to register his or her child with a school in accordance with subsection (1) the board having jurisdiction over the school shall ensure that the administrative officer responsible for that school registers the child.

(3) A school that registers a child under this section shall provide the child with access to educational services in accordance with regulations.

(4) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence.