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Teachers' and Private School Teachers' Pension Plans

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The Teachers’ and Private School Teachers’ Pension Plans Regulation, together with parts of the Teachers’ Pension Plan Act, establishes the plan rules for the Teachers’ Pension Plan and the... More ≫

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The Teachers’ and Private School Teachers’ Pension Plans Regulation, together with parts of the Teachers’ Pension Plan Act, establishes the plan rules for the Teachers’ Pension Plan and the Private School Teachers’ Pension Plan. The Regulation identifies who is eligible to be a member of the pension plan, required member and employer contributions to the pension plan, rules for calculating pensionable service and the benefits to be received by the pension recipient and/or the recipient’s survivors. It also addresses matters such as early retirement, termination of employment prior to pension eligibility, cost-of-living increases, and pension payment provisions.

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Student Record Regulation

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The Student Record Regulation sets out the requirements and obligations regarding the management of student records maintained by a board, an operator of a charter school, a Francophone Regional... More ≫

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The Student Record Regulation sets out the requirements and obligations regarding the management of student records maintained by a board, an operator of a charter school, a Francophone Regional authority, a person responsible for the operation of a private school, or an early childhood services program. The Regulation addresses: the scope of information to be maintained in a student record; the transfer, retention and disposition of records; student, parent, and third-party access to a student record; board disclosure of information; and compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection Act.

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Superintendent of Schools Regulation

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The Superintendent of Schools Regulation sets out the qualifications that an individual must meet in order to be appointed as a school board superintendent or acting superintendent. The Regulation... More ≫

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The Superintendent of Schools Regulation sets out the qualifications that an individual must meet in order to be appointed as a school board superintendent or acting superintendent. The Regulation also provides for Minister approval of the superintendent appointment and sets out terms and conditions of employment including a compensation framework.

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Establishment of Separate School Districts Regulation

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The Establishment of Separate School Districts Regulation sets out the procedures required for establishing and disestablishing a separate school district in Alberta, including requirements and... More ≫

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The Establishment of Separate School Districts Regulation sets out the procedures required for establishing and disestablishing a separate school district in Alberta, including requirements and obligations regarding determination of the establishment area, the conduct of community information meetings, the conduct of the voting process related to the proposed establishment, and the process associated with the disestablishment of a separate school district.

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School Fees Regulation

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The School Fees Regulation sets out the requirements and limitations related to the fees that a school board is authorized to charge parents of students. The regulation requires school boards that... More ≫

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The School Fees Regulation sets out the requirements and limitations related to the fees that a school board is authorized to charge parents of students. The regulation requires school boards that are charging school fees to establish policies and procedures which address: consultation with parents, maintaining financial statements, identifying the need to charge the fees and the process to request a fee waiver or fee refund. In addition, boards must establish a fee schedule and publish their policies, procedures and fee schedule.

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Disposition of Property Regulation

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The Disposition of Property Regulation sets out the criteria and process that school boards must follow prior to declaring real property (e.g., a school building or school reserve land) to be... More ≫

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The Disposition of Property Regulation sets out the criteria and process that school boards must follow prior to declaring real property (e.g., a school building or school reserve land) to be surplus. The Regulation also sets out requirements for the sale or transfer of real property.

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Charter Schools Exemption and Application Regulation

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The Charter Schools Exemption and Application Regulation identifies when sections of the Education Act or regulations are exempted from or apply to a charter school. The Disposition of Property... More ≫

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The Charter Schools Exemption and Application Regulation identifies when sections of the Education Act or regulations are exempted from or apply to a charter school. The Disposition of Property Regulation and the School Transportation Regulation are both referenced in this regulation.

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Education Act

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The Education Act specifies goals for Alberta’s Early Childhood Services to Grade 12 (ECS-12) education system and identifies the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry, school boards, charter... More ≫

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The Education Act specifies goals for Alberta’s Early Childhood Services to Grade 12 (ECS-12) education system and identifies the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry, school boards, charter schools, private schools, teachers, parents and students. The Act came into force on September 1, 2019.

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School Transportation Regulation

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The School Transportation Regulation sets out the requirements respecting student transportation and limits on transportation fees. The regulation contains the eligibility requirement for... More ≫

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The School Transportation Regulation sets out the requirements respecting student transportation and limits on transportation fees. The regulation contains the eligibility requirement for transportation services and requires school boards to create policies which include: the need to charge the fees, dispute resolution and the process to request a fee waiver or fee refund. Boards must also establish a transportation fee schedule and publish their policies and fee schedule to provide notice to parents and the public.

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Teachers' Pension Plans (Legislative Provisions) Regulation

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The Teachers’ Pension Plans (Legislative Provisions) Regulation sets out requirements pertaining to and the composition of the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund board of trustees, the... More ≫

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The Teachers’ Pension Plans (Legislative Provisions) Regulation sets out requirements pertaining to and the composition of the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund board of trustees, the responsibilities and obligations of board members, procedures for establishing and amending pension plan rules, and reporting requirements. Other matters addressed include the payment of benefits after death and the division and distribution of benefits in the event of a relationship breakdown.

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