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FAQ last updated November 8, 2026
A designation is a category a school district uses to identify and report a student’s disability or diverse learning needs under BC’s inclusive education system. You may hear it described as a letter code, such as “Category G.” A designation is different from a diagnosis. A diagnosis identifies a condition; a designation applies the Ministry’s…