An Act granting to His Majesty a sum of Money, to be applied to the use of Common Schools throughout this Province, and to provide for the Regulations of the said Common Schools. Passed 1st April, 1816.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    56 George III – Chapter 38
  • Year
    1816
  • Concepts
    Education
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    16
  • Description
    This act grants money for the building and use of schools throughout the province. It details the minimum requirement for both the establishment of schools and school boards, the qualifications of teachers, the authority and powers held by school trustees, and the appointment of boards of education within the respective districts.
  • Source
    Not available