School districts should welcome and enroll school age students who are refugees, refugee claimants, or displaced students and should ensure that they have the required financial hardship policy, as per the School Act. These students should be claimed for funding in your 2023/24 school year by using the 1701 form and following the 1701 form instructions. Read the Funding Eligibility for Refugee and Displaced Students attachment for additional information. Questions can be directed to EDUC.SRSD@gov.bc.ca.