Our Vision
OPSBA believes that strong and equitable education funding is a foundational factor in setting the conditions that promote and sustain student achievement.
Our advocacy consistently focuses on the specific needs of our Member Boards to ensure all students are fully supported. Our available Education Funding information is sorted into the following categories:
- OPSBA Reports – A repository of education finance reports that have been developed by OPSBA staff on a variety of issues.
- Provincial Government Reports – Links to important provincial government reports such as provincial budgets and grant regulations.
- Energy – Updates and news on energy-related matters in Ontario.
- Copyright – Updates and news on matters relating to copyright in Canada and Ontario.
- Student Transportation – Updates and news on student transportation-related matters in Ontario.
B and SB Memoranda
The Ministry of Education communicates information that will affect OPSBA Member Boards’ financial policies and financial administration through ‘B’ and ‘SB’ memoranda. ‘B’ memoranda are issued to school boards to provide direction on funding policy and other financial matters. ‘SB’ memoranda are issued to school boards to provide administrative information and provide clarification on financial matters.
Latest Updates
- April 28, 2023 – OPSBA Review of the 2023-24 Grants for Student Needs
- March 23, 2023 – OPSBA Review of the 2023-24 Ontario Budget
- February 3, 2023 – OPSBA Submission to the 2023 Pre-Budget Consultation
- November 23, 2022 – OPSBA Submission regarding 2023-24 Education Funding and the Grants for Student Needs
- October 12, 2022 – 2023-24 Education Funding Guide
- April 29, 2022 – OPSBA Review of the 2022-23 Ontario Budget
- February 23, 2022 – OPSBA Review of 2022-23 Education Funding (Grants for Student Needs and PPF)
- January 26, 2022 – OPSBA Submission to the 2022 Pre-Budget Consultation
- December 1, 2021 – OPSBA Submission Regarding the 2022-23 Education Funding and the Grants for Student Needs
- October 27, 2021 – 2022-23 Education Funding Guide
- May 7, 2021 – OPSBA Initial Review of 2021-22 Education Funding (Grants for Student Needs)
- March 24, 2021 – OPSBA Review of the 2021-22 Ontario Budget
- February 11, 2021 – OPSBA Submission to the 2021 Ontario Budget Consultation
- January 25, 2021 – Council of Senior Business Officials (COSBO) 2021-22 Education Funding Submission
- January 21, 2021 – OPSBA Submission regarding 2021-22 Education Funding (Grants for Student Needs)
- November 6, 2020 – OPSBA’s 2020-21 Provincial Budget Overview
- January 31, 2020 – OPSBA Submission Regarding 2020-21 Education Funding. Issues:
Special Education
Children and Youth Mental Health
Indigenous Education
Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships
Modern Learning for Today and Tomorrow
Student Transportation
Capital and Facilities Funding
Professional Learning
Leadership Development / Executive Compensation
Local Priorities - January 23, 2020 – Submission to the Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs regarding the 2020-21 Pre-Budget Consultations
- October 3, 2019 – Letter to the Ministry of Education regarding Education Development Charges and Land Expropriation
- April 29, 2019 – OPSBA Review of 2019-20 Grants for Student Needs
- April 11, 2019 – OPSBA Review of 2019-20 Provincial Budget
- January 22, 2019 – OPSBA Submission to the 2019-20 Provincial Pre-Budget Consultations
- December 14, 2018 – OPSBA Submission Regarding 2019-20 Education Funding
- November 15, 2018 – OPSBA Review of the 2018 Fall Economic Statement
- April 18, 2018 – OPSBA Review of 2018-19 Grants for Student Needs
- January 16, 2018 – OPSBA 2018 Pre-Budget Consultation Submission
- December 5, 2017 – OPSBA Brief to the Ministry of Education Regarding 2018-19 Education Funding Engagement Guide / GSN
- November 8, 2017 – Letter to Minister Mitzie Hunter re: a request for review of Education Development Charges regulation
- October 11, 2017 – 2018-19 Education Funding Engagement Guide
- October 11, 2017 – Letter from ADM Andrew Davis re: Education Funding Consultations
- April 13, 2017 – 2017-18 OPSBA Review of Grants for Student Needs and Related Announcements
- January 11, 2017 – OPSBA Brief to the Ministry of Education Regarding 2017-18 Education Funding
- October 25, 2016 – 2017-18 Education Funding Engagement Guide
- March 29, 2016 – 2016-17 OPSBA Review of Grants for Student Needs and Related Announcements
- January 27, 2016 – OPSBA Brief to the Ministry of Education Regarding 2016-17 Education Funding
- December 10, 2015 – OPSBA Submission on Proposed Reforms to Ontario Regulation 444/98 – Disposition of Surplus Real Property
- September 30, 2015 – 2016-17 Education Funding Consultation Guide
- May 22, 2015 – OPSBA Feedback on the Regional Internal Audit Initiative
- March 26, 2015 – OPSBA Review of Grants for Student Needs and Related Announcements
- December 17, 2014 – OPSBA Brief to the Ministry of Education re: 2015-16 Education Funding Consultation Guide and GSN Consultation
- January 22, 2014 – OPSBA Submission to Minister Sousa re: 2014 Pre-Budget Consultations
- January 22, 2014 – OPSBA Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs re: 2014 Pre-Budget Consultations
- December 5, 2013 – OPSBA Brief to the Ministry of Education re: School Board Efficiencies and Modernization Consultation
- October 25, 2013 – Ministry Memo regarding School Board Efficiencies and Modernization Consultations
- School Board Efficiencies and Modernization Consultation Guide
