By Canadian Press

"Student First Act"

Province proposes bill to overhaul, publicize teacher discipline and decisions

Nov 16, 2021 | 4:06 PM

EDMONTON – Alberta is proposing legislation to make public the names and case details of teachers disciplined for unprofessional conduct or incompetence.

The bill introduced by Education Minister Adriana LaGrange would reorganize the disciplinary process and require ongoing criminal record checks for all teachers.

LaGrange says the vast majority of teachers are caring and responsible, but there needs to be more transparency and efficiency around teacher discipline.

“By making disciplinary matters more transparent, we will ensure safety for students, confidence for parents and accountability for teachers.”

The centrepiece of the bill proposes a new online portal to search Alberta teachers and teaching leaders.

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The portal would contain dates and details of disciplinary decisions about individual teachers dating back to 1990.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association is currently in charge of disciplining its active members.

(The Canadian Press)