Hundreds of educational assistants cut across Alberta after Jordan’s Principle changes

Federal department says schools that are not on reserve are the responsibility of provinces.
 
Hundreds of Alberta educational assistants won’t return to classrooms this fall, after changes in eligibility for Jordan’s Principle funding.

The funds from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) are no longer approved for school-related requests in most circumstances for off-reserve schools. Previously, many divisions were using Jordan’s Principle funding to support learning needs of Indigenous students, particularly those with disabilities.

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