27AFunctions of Authority in relation to government schools

#### 27A Functions of Authority in relation to government schools 27A Functions of Authority in relation to government schools > > (1) The Authority is to monitor, and provide advice to the Minister and the Secretary on, the compliance by government schools with similar requirements to those that apply to non-government schools under section 47 (the relevant requirements). In doing so, the Authority may have regard to the same matters in respect of which the Authority may have regard under that section in relation to the requirements for registration of non-government schools. > > > (2) If the Authority is of the opinion that a government school is not complying with the relevant requirements, the Authority is to notify the Secretary in writing of the non-compliance. Any such notice may recommend the taking of specific action in relation to the school. > > > (3) The Secretary is, if notified by the Authority that a government school is not complying with the relevant requirements, to advise the Authority of any action taken by the Department in dealing with the non-compliance specified by the Authority in the notice. > > > (4) In exercising its functions under this section in relation to government schools, the Authority is to be provided by the Department with such assistance as may reasonably be required. > > > (5) A reference in this section to a government school includes a reference to a group (however described) of government schools or to the whole or any part of the government school system. > > **s 27A:** Ins 2016 No 50, Sch 2 \[7\].