BC Government opens compensation fund for students impacted by incorrect exam results

The compensation fund is accepting applications online for students who can demonstrate losses or expenses as a result of the 2019 provincial Grade 12 exam tabulation errors.

In a release sent out today, the Ministry of Education said apology letters are being sent to all students whose exam marks were impacted.

The compensation program launched today. Claim submissions and adjudication will take place from March 1 to May 24.

Compensation will be issued for validated claims by August 2021.

A report on the errors released in August 2020 outlined recommendations to address the situation.

The ministry said there will be a clear process for individuals to apply for reimbursement, which is open online. An independent third party will provide adjudication services for the compensation fund.

Applicants will be notified of claim decisions and the reasons for claim validity or denial.

There will also be a detailed process for appeal.

Following the errors, the ministry made immediate changes to policies and procedures to ensure a more rigorous process is used for processing provincial assessments, which are no longer tied to grades.