Millions poured into projects as province aims to make Manitoba schools more accessible
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Manitoba is putting $28.3 million into several projects aimed at making 35 schools in 16 school divisions more accessible.
The province is putting $28.3 million into projects aimed at making schools across Manitoba more accessible.
It’s a joint partnership with Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning and Manitoba Consumer Protection and Government Services. The move would target 35 schools in 16 school divisions.
“Access to education for all is an essential part of a strong and vital community,” said Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister James Teitsma.
In an announcement Thursday, the province said the barrier-breaking projects will include:
“These projects have enabled our facilities to be more inviting and accessible places for our students, parents and staff,” said Floyd Martens, board chair, Mountain View School Division. “They are welcome additions to enhance the learning environment for our students.”
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