B.C. promises $60M boost for back-to-school supplies, meal programs

The B.C. government says it's providing $60-million to local school districts to help cover the costs of supplies, meal programs, extracurricular activities and other expenses.

The province says each school district will work with parent advisory councils and local First Nations to determine how the funding should be used for their community's unique needs. "Many families in B.C. are feeling the effects of global inflation on daily costs, including groceries, school supplies and other school expenses," said Education and Childcare Minister Jennifer Whiteside in a statement Monday.

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