Nova ScotiaBill 299First Reading
Bill 299: Safe, Healthy and Responsible Use of Technology in Schools Act
Sponsor: Becky DruhanIntroduced September 17, 2026Checked September 18, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Nova Scotia House of Assembly
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Received first reading on .
Next: Second Reading debate
What this bill does
This Nova Scotia bill amends the Education Act to add duties related to the safe, healthy, and responsible use of technology in public schools, assigning specific responsibilities to the Minister of Education, parents, students, principals, teachers, support staff, regional centres for education, and regional executive directors.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
Compliance
This bill primarily affects Nova Scotia's public education sector rather than private businesses directly. Schools, regional centres for education, and those who supply educational technology products or services to Nova Scotia schools may see increased scrutiny or evolving procurement standards as institutions work to fulfill their new statutory duties. Private companies providing ed-tech tools, devices, or digital platforms to Nova Scotia schools could face higher expectations around safe and healthy use guidelines. The bill does not appear to target any particular business size or industry beyond the public school ecosystem.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingSeptember 17, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- 299
- Type
- Private Member's Public
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Session
- 65-1