The Legault government announced Wednesday morning an additional $540 million in investments in education.
The funds are intended exclusively for student services, Education Minister Bernard Drainville clarified.
“Let’s be clear, this is not an open bar. Of the $540 million announced today, $425 million is allocated to a dedicated envelope. To qualify, each CSS will have to demonstrate that it has made efforts to reduce its administrative expenses, in addition to committing to ensuring that the money is used exclusively for student services. Accountability reporting will be required,” he wrote on the social network X.
“Furthermore, the maximum number of employees in certain CSSs is being increased to take into account their specific circumstances, including an increase in the number of students to be educated in their territory. In very concrete terms, all CSSs are seeing their budgets increase,” added Mr. Drainville, without disclosing the amount.
On annonce une enveloppe pouvant atteindre 540 millions de dollars pour les services aux élèves.On choisit l’éducation, on choisit nos élèves, sans sacrifier la bonne gestion.Déclaration ???????? pic.twitter.com/AAeECpvCJi
When unveiling his budget rules in June, the minister of education asked school service centres (CSS) to reduce their expenses by $570 million for the next year.
