Education Act 2015
100Temporary closure of Government school
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100 Temporary closure of Government school (1) The CEO may temporarily close a Government school if the CEO considers it appropriate to do so: (a) because of a short-term risk to the safety or welfare of staff or students at the school; or (b) for cultural reasons; or (c) for any other reason.
Education Act 2015 54 (2) The power conferred by subsection (1) may be exercised in respect of part of a Government school. (3) This section does not affect the operation of the Emergency Management Act 2013.