Bill 95: Community Use of Public School Facilities Act

This bill primarily affects community organizations, sports leagues, recreational clubs, and event organizers across Nova Scotia who want to use school gyms, fields, or other facilities for their activities. Smaller community groups and volunteer-run sports organizations stand to benefit most, as the bill eliminates rental costs for sporting and recreational use and pushes for lower fees for other community events. Schools and regional education entities will need to update their booking and facility-use processes to align with the new standardized provincial policy, including setting up online booking systems. Businesses or groups that currently rent school space for non-recreational purposes — such as community meetings or cultural events — may also see reduced costs under the new fee structure.