The Provincial Health Officer has deemed it safe for B.C. K-12 schools to gradually expand in-class instruction, which will begin on June 1. This decision is based on the most recent science and research available. Parents and guardians can choose to return their children to in-class instruction on a part-time basis as part of
B.C.'s Education Restart Plan, with the goal of returning to full-time classes in September 2020.
Our top priority is student and staff safety; therefore, all Boards of Education and Independent School Authorities will be implementing strict health and safety measures that adhere to the standards set by the
Provincial Health Officer and
WorkSafeBC, as well as the
Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings.
“School is the place where kids learn how to connect with others and grow together, and it's incredibly important for students who need extra support to get more time with their teachers and support workers”, said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “We've looked at what measures other jurisdictions are putting in place across the world and we're taking direction from our provincial health officials, so students, educators and staff know we're taking every precaution to protect their health and safety.”
For more information on health and safety standards for K-12 schools, including regularly updated frequently asked questions (which will soon be available in multiple languages), visit the
Ministry's Safe & Healthy School web page.
