Governance and Legislative Framework
The BC School Act is a provincial statue governing primary education and secondary education in British Columbia. The Act outlines important roles, rights and responsibilities for parents, students and the education system.
- School Act
- List of School Act Regulations and Orders
- List of School Act Ministerial Orders
- Statement of Education Policy Order (Mandate for the School System)
The BC Teachers' Council is responsible for:
- Setting standards for applicants and educators in B.C., including education, competence and professional conduct requirements
- Standards for Educators of BC – Teachers Regulation Branch
- Setting standards for post-secondary teacher education programs
- Reviewing and approving post-secondary teacher education programs