26Exemption from participation in approved learning program

26 Exemption from participation in approved learning program

(1)  A parent of a youth, or a youth who is living independently from his or her parents, may apply to the Minister to exempt the youth from the requirement to participate in an approved learning program or be home educated.

(2)  An application is to be in writing and made in accordance with the Ministerial instructions.

(3)  If the Minister is satisfied by evidence provided with an application under subsection (1) that the youth is in full-time employment, the Minister is to grant the exemption.

(4)  The Minister, on an application under subsection (1) that does not relate to the youth being in full-time employment, may grant a youth an exemption from the requirement to participate in an approved learning program or be home educated if satisfied that it is in the best interests of the youth to be exempted.

(5)  The Minister, at his or her own discretion, may grant a class of youths an exemption from the requirement to participate in an approved learning program or be home educated if satisfied that it is in the best interests of the youths to be exempted.

(6)  The Minister may –

(a) grant an exemption under subsection (3) , (4) or (5) subject to any condition; and

(b) impose any further condition, or vary or revoke any condition, at any time.

(7)  The Minister is to publish an exemption granted under subsection (5) to a class of youths in a manner he or she considers appropriate.

(8)  An exemption remains in force –

(a) for the period referred to in it; or

(b) if the exemption is revoked before the expiration of that period, when it is revoked.