Pencils and paper aren't on the list but textbooks and art supplies are.
The province is adding some cash for B.C. schools next year through its new $29.4-million student learning grant.
Both public and independent schools will be able to apply fo the one-time grant funding.
Schools can use the grant money to purchase a wide range of supplies for schools and classrooms - everything from textbooks, hands-on learning tools and computer programs, to athletic equipment, art supplies and lab equipment.
"The $29.4 million will flow in the coming weeks and I expect all school districts to begin talking to parents and teachers,” said Education Minister Mike Bernier. “They should have two goals in mind: how to ease back-to-school supply costs for parents and how to bring B.C.'s new curriculum to life in the classroom.”