176Authorised person may direct enrolment of child

176 Authorised person may direct enrolment of child (1) If an authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that a child of compulsory school age whose usual place of residence is in the Territory is not enrolled in any school, the authorised person may, by written notice: (a) direct a parent of the child to enrol the child in a school within 10 school days after the notice is given; or (b) if the child is living independently – direct the child to enrol in a school within 10 school days after the notice is given. (2) A parent commits an offence if: (a) the parent is given a direction under subsection (1)(a); and (b) the parent fails to comply with the direction. (a) the child is given a direction under subsection (1)(b); and (b) the child fails to comply with the direction. (6) A person given a direction under subsection (1) must, if requested, give the authorised person evidence of the enrolment. (7) If the authorised person considers it appropriate to do so, the authorised person may extend the period mentioned in subsection (1) by no more than 10 school days.

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