New school fees, big hikes now need education minister's blessing

Any new school fees or substantial increases need the approval of Alberta’s education minister before school boards can foist them on parents, according to new provincial regulations.
On Monday, cabinet approved two regulations to rein in school fees on basic education costs and transportation as part of a $50-million promise to reduce the burden of school fees on Alberta families.
While some Calgary parents say transportation changes will double their kids’ busing fees next year, Ed