Access zones in place to protect students, staff this school year

Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-09-08 14:00:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, Education, Public Safety, Justice]

The Government of British Columbia has reaffirmed the activation of access zones for K-12 public and independent schools under the Safe Access to Schools Act to protect students and staff from disruptive behaviours and protests. These access zones span a 20-metre radius around school properties and remain active from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, as well as during any extracurricular activities. Since their initial activation on May 31, 2024, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has logged 25 protest disruptions, including five at K-12 public schools throughout the 2025-26 school year. In spring 2026, the provincial government extended the repeal date of the Safe Access to Schools Act from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028.