Provision of information to the Minister
2000, c.52, s.40; 2021, c.10, s.1
40.1(1)Each District Education Council shall prepare and submit to the Minister, at such time and in such format as determined by the Minister, an annual report for the previous school year containing
(a)
statistical and financial information relating to the school district for which the District Education Council is established,
(a.1)
information relating to bullying in the New Brunswick public education system, and
(b)
information relating to the educational performance of the pupils in the school district for which the District Education Council is established.
40.1(2)A District Education Council, through the superintendent of the school district, shall provide to the Minister, at the times and in the format determined by the Minister, the information, including personal information, that the Minister considers necessary.
40.1(3)The Minister may require that such information systems and data standards as specified by the Minister be used in schools and school districts if, in the opinion of the Minister, such are required to facilitate information sharing, data transfer, technical support and reporting requirements.
40.1(4)The Minister may use and disclose personal information obtained under this section for the purpose of delivering public education.
2000, c.52, s.40; 2017, c.30, s.1; 2021, c.10, s.1