Manitoba school funding going up in September

The NDP government says it’s increasing school funding by 3.4 per cent or $104.2 million for the upcoming year.

The NDP government says it’s increasing school operating money by 3.4 per cent with a total funding jump of $104.2 million for the upcoming year.

Nearly half of the overall hike is for operating expenses.

There is $3 million for smaller class sizes, $27.5 million for nutrition programs, and $11.3 million for principal and interest costs related to building schools.

The increases range between divisions. The Winnipeg School Division will see a 3.1 per cent bump while Brandon is getting 10 per cent.

The province says this addresses growing entitlement and supports, “classroom needs.”