41Student not to attend school in certain circumstances

41 Student not to attend school in certain circumstances (1) This section applies if the principal of a Government school believes on reasonable grounds that a student is suffering from an infectious disease. (2) The principal may give written notice directing that the student is not to attend school for a specified period: (a) for a student who is a child: (i) to a parent having daily care and control of the child; or (ii) if the student is a child living independently – to the student; or (b) for a student who is not a child – to the student. (3) If the principal is given a certificate signed by a medical practitioner certifying the student is fit to attend school, the principal must permit the student to attend the school even if the specified period has not ended.