SD57 to receive $1.4M for back-to-school needs

PRINCE GEORGE — New provincial funding aims to make back-to-school more affordable for families that need it the most.

Through the Student and Family Affordability Fund, $60 million dollars will help school districts make sure students are fed and have the school supplies they need to be successful this year.

Of that $60 million, the Prince George school District $1,439,982. For a full listing of the funding province-wide click here.

“Many families in B.C. are feeling the effects of global inflation on daily costs, including groceries, school supplies and other school expenses,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education and Child Care. “We’re taking action by providing more funding that school districts will use to help meet the needs of families and students.”