School Funding - A Guide for Parents


How Does School Funding Support my Child's Education?

How does school funding in Ontario ensure that all students have the opportunity for a high quality education? One that helps them reach their potential in school and life?

The answer to that question is important to everyone – government, taxpayers, school boards and schools, employers and communities, and most of all, parents and students. Education funding, however, is complex. Like many parents, you may have questions about how Ontario schools are funded, how funding decisions are made, and how those decisions support your child's achievement in school. These web pages offer straightforward answers. They were developed as part of our commitment to give parents an informed and active voice in education.

Good schools get better when you get involved.