July 29, 2020 News Release
Enhanced safety measures and additional resources will enable most students in grades K-12 to return to school in September 2020, with full-time in-class learning as the province moves to Stage 2 of B.C.’s Education Restart Plan.
“The classroom is an essential part of a child’s social, academic and mental development, and that’s why we are working hard to ensure students can safely spend the next school year with their teachers and classmates,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “We were the only jurisdiction in Canada that brought students back into the classroom province wide before the end of the school year and this has given us valuable information that we are using to develop our plans, ensuring health and safety at schools remain paramount.”
In September 2020, all schools will reopen in Stage 2 of the Five Stages Framework for K-12 Education. The 2020-2021 school year will look different for students, teachers and parents.
For more information on the K-12 Education Restart Plan, visit:
- BC Ministry of Education Schools Restart Plan (pdf)
- BC Ministry of Education COVID-19: Return to School (website updated August 4)
- BC CDC COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 School Settings (pdf)