The Ministry of Education and Child Care has informed all B.C. school districts that Learning Improvement Fund allocations for the 2025-2026 school year are now available.
LIF provides an ongoing multi-year commitment from the provincial government for additional resources to the K-12 public education system, specifically targeted to support students with diverse needs. The LIF regulation, including what it can be use for, can be found here.
All B.C. school districts are required to engage in genuine consultation with local unions on how its LIF allocation will be used.
School districts are required to confirm with BCPSEA that consultations were (i) held with mutual respect and cooperation, and (ii) there is legitimate intent to take into account the concerns of both parties. Districts and locals must confirm by signing and submitting the Confirmation of Genuine Consultation form by June 20, 2025.
If your local does not agree that genuine consultations have taken place, please inform your National Servicing Representative. If a local and school district cannot agree on consultations, the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) will work with the parties to facilitate the process.
CLICK HERE for the 2025-26 Learning Improvement Fund Allocations
CLICK HERE for the Confirmation of Genuine Consultation form