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Commission scolaire franco-manitobaine

  • French: Commission scolaire franco-manitobaine

Governs Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (francophone school division)

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Commission scolaire franco-manitobaine in plain words

What it's for

A school board must provide school accommodation and appropriate educational programming for the students who have the right to attend its schools, and a safe and caring school environment.

The Public Schools Act, s. 41(1) · Applies to every Manitoba school board

What it can't do

It provides programming in accordance with The Public Schools Act or as directed or prescribed by the minister.

The Public Schools Act, s. 41(1)(a.1) · Applies to every Manitoba school board

Who it answers to

The provincial cabinet can appoint an official trustee for a school division whose affairs are not being, or cannot be, satisfactorily managed by its board.

The Public Schools Act, s. 28(1) · Applies to every Manitoba school board

Where its money comes from

Provincial support, announced by the minister each year, plus a special levy on property in the division that each municipality imposes and collects for the board.

The Public Schools Act, ss. 186 to 188 · Applies to every Manitoba school board

Shares responsibility with

Works with the provincial government, which provides support and directs programming, and with the municipalities in the division, which collect its special levy.

The Public Schools Act, ss. 41, 186 and 188 · Applies to every Manitoba school board

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  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Public Schools Act, C.C.S.M. c. P250, Part I.1 (ss.21.2-21.38): francophone school division and its board. For: Commission scolaire franco-manitobaine
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Public Schools Act, C.C.S.M. c. P250: The Public Schools Act, s. 41(1). Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: What it's for
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Public Schools Act, C.C.S.M. c. P250: The Public Schools Act, s. 41(1)(a.1). Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: What it can't do
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Public Schools Act, C.C.S.M. c. P250: The Public Schools Act, s. 28(1). Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: Who it answers to
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Public Schools Act, C.C.S.M. c. P250: The Public Schools Act, ss. 186 to 188. Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: Where its money comes from
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked The Public Schools Act, C.C.S.M. c. P250: The Public Schools Act, ss. 41, 186 and 188. Statute text read 2026-10-12 (research:authority-explainers, ticket 405). For: Shares responsibility with
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked election rules and term of office For: Commissioner
  • dsfm.mb.ca · checked number of trustees and how they are elected For: Commissioner
  • web2.gov.mb.ca · checked election date set by law For: General election, October 28, 2026
  • dsfm.mb.ca · checked nomination results, checked 2026-10-11 For: General election, October 28, 2026

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