49Application for initial registration of a new non-government school or a school joining a system

#### 49 Application for initial registration of a new non-government school or a school joining a system 49 Application for initial registration of a new non-government school or a school joining a system > > (1) A person who proposes to establish a new non-government school (other than a school that is to become a member of a system of non-government schools) may apply in writing to the Minister for registration of the school. > > > (2) The approved authority for a system of non-government schools may apply in writing to the Minister for registration of a school (including a proposed new school) that has become or is to become a member of the system. > > > (2A) An application for registration of a new non-government school must be made not later than 31 March in the calendar year before the year the proposed proprietor or approved authority intends to commence operating the school. > > > (3) The approved authority for a system of non-government schools is (as far as is practicable) to apply at the same time for the registration of all the schools that are members of the system when the Minister first approves the system. > > > (4) An application for registration of a non-government school is to be lodged with the Authority. > > **s 49:** Am 2004 No 15, Sch 1 \[10\].