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Queensland act
Queensland’s Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 sets how the state school system operates: it mandates school attendance and post‑Year‑10 participation in education or training, provides each Prep starter with a 26‑semester free schooling allocation (with limited extra semesters), and governs opening, closing or merging schools with required community consultation. It establishes school councils, protects parent and community involvement (including recognition of Indigenous kinship parents), requires complaint handling, and allows ministerial testing directions. It affects parents, students, principals and school communities.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Education (General Provisions) Act 2006.
This Act may be cited as the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 .
Section 512 (2) and schedule 2 commence on 1 January 2007. Section 512 (3) and schedule 3 commence on 1 January 2008. Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , this Act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation. (sec.2-ssec.1) Section 512 (2) and schedule 2 commence on 1 January 2007. (sec.2-ssec.2) Section 512 (3) and schedule 3 commence on 1 January 2008. (sec.2-ssec.3) Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , this Act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation.
This Act binds all persons including the State and, as far as the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Commonwealth and the other States. Subsection (1) does not make the State, the Commonwealth or another State liable to be prosecuted for an offence. (sec.3-ssec.1) This Act binds all persons including the State and, as far as the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Commonwealth and the other States. (sec.3-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not make the State, the Commonwealth or another State liable to be prosecuted for an offence.
This Act includes— provisions requiring young people to continue their schooling until they are 16 years or have completed year 10, whichever happens first; and provisions requiring young people to continue in education and training for a further period for the purpose of achieving a certificate of achievement, senior statement, certificate III or certificate IV. The Further Education and Training Act 2014 includes provisions about some of the eligible options available to young people during this further period of learning. The E(QCAA) Act includes provisions about keeping student accounts for young people to record their participation in education and training. s 4 amd 2006 No. 55 s 4 ; 2014 No. 3 s 114 sch 1 pt 2 ; 2014 No. 25 s 223 sch 1 pt 2 (sec.4-ssec.1) This Act includes— provisions requiring young people to continue their schooling until they are 16 years or have completed year 10, whichever happens first; and provisions requiring young people to continue in education and training for a further period for the purpose of achieving a certificate of achievement, senior statement, certificate III or certificate IV. (sec.4-ssec.2) The Further Education and Training Act 2014 includes provisions about some of the eligible options available to young people during this further period of learning. (sec.4-ssec.3) The E(QCAA) Act includes provisions about keeping student accounts for young people to record their participation in education and training.
The objects of this Act are— to make available to each Queensland child or young person a high-quality education that will— help maximise his or her educational potential; and enable him or her to become an effective and informed member of the community; and to provide universal access to high quality State education; and for chapter 10 — to implement initiatives to ensure young people participate in a period of education or training after they turn 16 years or complete year 10; and to outline a range of education and training options for them during this period. The objects are to be achieved mainly by— placing responsibilities on parents and the State in relation to the education of children and young people; and providing for the establishment of State educational institutions, and facilitating their operation as safe and supportive learning environments; and ensuring education programs are responsive to the individual needs of children and young people; and encouraging a parent’s involvement in his or her child’s education; and encouraging parental and community involvement in the operation of State educational institutions by enabling— the establishment of school councils for State schools; and the formation of parents and citizens associations for State instructional institutions. s 5 amd 2006 No. 55 s 5 (sec.5-ssec.1) The objects of this Act are— to make available to each Queensland child or young person a high-quality education that will— help maximise his or her educational potential; and enable him or her to become an effective and informed member of the community; and to provide universal access to high quality State education; and for chapter 10 — to implement initiatives to ensure young people participate in a period of education or training after they turn 16 years or complete year 10; and to outline a range of education and training options for them during this period. (sec.5-ssec.2) The objects are to be achieved mainly by— placing responsibilities on parents and the State in relation to the education of children and young people; and providing for the establishment of State educational institutions, and facilitating their operation as safe and supportive learning environments; and ensuring education programs are responsive to the individual needs of children and young people; and encouraging a parent’s involvement in his or her child’s education; and encouraging parental and community involvement in the operation of State educational institutions by enabling— the establishment of school councils for State schools; and the formation of parents and citizens associations for State instructional institutions.
To achieve the objects mentioned in section 5 (1) (c) , the chief executive may— carry on the following activities ( planning activities )— monitoring the operation and effectiveness of chapter 10 ; carrying out planning relating to the matters dealt with under chapter 10 ; developing strategies to better achieve the objects of chapter 10 ; and carry on the following activities ( re-engagement activities )— identifying young persons in the compulsory participation phase who are not participating full-time in an eligible option; giving them information about the options available to them; encouraging them to participate in a way that achieves the best learning outcomes for them; encouraging and helping their parents to play a role in the matters stated in subparagraphs (i) to (iii) . To help the chief executive carry on planning and re-engagement activities, the E(QCAA) Act , section 66 provides for information to be made available to the chief executive from student accounts kept by the QCAA for young persons in the compulsory participation phase. s 6 amd 2006 No. 55 s 6 ; 2014 No. 3 s 114 sch 1 pt 2
The principles intended to guide the achievement of this Act’s objects are the following— parents have the responsibility of choosing a suitable education environment for their children; education should be provided to a child or young person in a way that— provides positive learning experiences; and promotes a safe and supportive learning environment; and recognises his or her educational needs; children and young people should be actively involved in decisions affecting them to the extent that is appropriate having regard to their age and ability to understand; the State, parents, teachers, school communities and non-government entities should work collaboratively to foster a commitment to achieving the best educational outcomes for children and young people; for chapter 10 — the State should develop practical ways to improve the social, educational and employment outcomes of young people, including, in particular, those who are at risk of disengaging from education and training; and the State should foster a community commitment to young people by involving members of the community and community organisations in— developing education and training opportunities for young people; and re-engaging young people in education and training; and developing ways to improve the social outcomes of young people; and the State should work with parents to achieve the best outcomes for young people; and the State should work in consultation with non-government entities to achieve the objects of chapter 10 . s 7 amd 2006 No. 55 s 7
The dictionary in schedule 4 defines particular words used in this Act.
A child is of compulsory school age if the child is at least 6 years and 6 months, and less than 16 years. However, a child is no longer of compulsory school age if the child has completed year 10. s 9 amd 2006 No. 39 s 512 (3) sch 3 (sec.9-ssec.1) A child is of compulsory school age if the child is at least 6 years and 6 months, and less than 16 years. (sec.9-ssec.2) However, a child is no longer of compulsory school age if the child has completed year 10.
A parent , of a child, is any of the following persons— the child’s mother; the child’s father; a person who exercises parental responsibility for the child. However, a person standing in the place of a parent of a child on a temporary basis is not a parent of the child. A parent of an Aboriginal child includes a person who, under Aboriginal tradition, is regarded as a parent of the child. A parent of a Torres Strait Islander child includes a person who, under Island custom, is regarded as a parent of the child. Despite subsections (1) , (3) and (4) , if— a person is granted guardianship of a child under the Child Protection Act 1999 ; or a person otherwise exercises parental responsibility for a child under a decision or order of a federal court or a court of a State; then a reference in this Act to a parent of a child is a reference only to a person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) . (sec.10-ssec.1) A parent , of a child, is any of the following persons— the child’s mother; the child’s father; a person who exercises parental responsibility for the child. (sec.10-ssec.2) However, a person standing in the place of a parent of a child on a temporary basis is not a parent of the child. (sec.10-ssec.3) A parent of an Aboriginal child includes a person who, under Aboriginal tradition, is regarded as a parent of the child. (sec.10-ssec.4) A parent of a Torres Strait Islander child includes a person who, under Island custom, is regarded as a parent of the child. (sec.10-ssec.5) Despite subsections (1) , (3) and (4) , if— a person is granted guardianship of a child under the Child Protection Act 1999 ; or a person otherwise exercises parental responsibility for a child under a decision or order of a federal court or a court of a State; then a reference in this Act to a parent of a child is a reference only to a person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) .
Basic allocation is the allocation of 26 semesters of State education. Some students do not have the basic allocation but another number of semesters of State education is allocated to the student by a State school’s principal. The remaining allocation for a student who had a basic allocation, began schooling in the preparatory year at a State school and continued to be enrolled at any State school is the basic allocation less the number of semesters of State education provided to the student. The remaining allocation for any of the following students is the number of semesters allocated to the student under section 61 less the number of semesters of State education provided to the student— a student who is not allocated a basic allocation under section 60 ; a student whose enrolment in a State school stopped— if the student is a child—at the request of the student’s parent; or if the student is an adult—at the request of the student; a student whose enrolment in a State school stopped because of non-attendance by the student in accordance with a guideline published by the department; a student who received— schooling at a non-State school; or home education under chapter 9 , part 5 ; a student who received schooling outside Queensland; a student who is the subject of an exemption from compliance with section 176 (1) (a) granted under chapter 9 , part 3 . Neither basic allocation nor remaining allocation includes an extra semester granted under chapter 4 , part 3 or further semester granted under chapter 4 , part 5 . s 11 amd 2013 No. 37 s 9 ; 2014 No. 62 s 63 (sec.11-ssec.1) Basic allocation is the allocation of 26 semesters of State education. (sec.11-ssec.2) Some students do not have the basic allocation but another number of semesters of State education is allocated to the student by a State school’s principal. (sec.11-ssec.3) The remaining allocation for a student who had a basic allocation, began schooling in the preparatory year at a State school and continued to be enrolled at any State school is the basic allocation less the number of semesters of State education provided to the student. (sec.11-ssec.4) The remaining allocation for any of the following students is the number of semesters allocated to the student under section 61 less the number of semesters of State education provided to the student— a student who is not allocated a basic allocation under section 60 ; a student whose enrolment in a State school stopped— if the student is a child—at the request of the student’s parent; or if the student is an adult—at the request of the student; a student whose enrolment in a State school stopped because of non-attendance by the student in accordance with a guideline published by the department; a student who received— schooling at a non-State school; or home education under chapter 9 , part 5 ; a student who received schooling outside Queensland; a student who is the subject of an exemption from compliance with section 176 (1) (a) granted under chapter 9 , part 3 . (sec.11-ssec.5) Neither basic allocation nor remaining allocation includes an extra semester granted under chapter 4 , part 3 or further semester granted under chapter 4 , part 5 .
For each student attending a State instructional institution, there must be provided an educational program approved by the Minister that— has regard to— the age, ability, aptitude and development of the student; and whether enrolment in the educational program is compulsory or non-compulsory; and is an integral element within the total range of educational services offered with the prior approval of the Minister; and takes account, and promotes continuity, of the student’s learning experiences; and recognises, and takes account of, the nature of knowledge. The duration of the educational program must be based on the basic allocation for a student. (sec.12-ssec.1) For each student attending a State instructional institution, there must be provided an educational program approved by the Minister that— has regard to— the age, ability, aptitude and development of the student; and whether enrolment in the educational program is compulsory or non-compulsory; and is an integral element within the total range of educational services offered with the prior approval of the Minister; and takes account, and promotes continuity, of the student’s learning experiences; and recognises, and takes account of, the nature of knowledge. (sec.12-ssec.2) The duration of the educational program must be based on the basic allocation for a student.
The Minister may establish schools at which the State provides primary, secondary or special education.
The Minister may establish institutions at which the State provides educational instruction to persons enrolled at State schools as an adjunct to the educational programs provided to the persons at the State schools, including, for example— environmental education centres; and outdoor education centres.
If the Minister considers it necessary or convenient for the purposes of this Act, the Minister may establish educational institutions other than State instructional institutions, including, for example— centres for the support and development of teachers and officers of the department; and student hostels or student residential colleges.
The Minister may name, and change the name of, a State educational institution.
In this part— closure , of a State school, does not include the following— the temporary closure of the school; the permanent closure of the school if the Minister is reasonably satisfied exceptional circumstances exist that justify the closure.
If the Minister proposes closing a State school or amalgamating 2 or more State schools, the Minister must publish a notice about the proposal in the gazette.
Before closing a State school, there must be adequate consultation by the Minister with each of the following— the school community; if there is a school council for the school—the school council; if there is an association formed for the school—the association. Before amalgamating 2 or more State schools, there must be adequate consultation by the Minister with each of the following— the school communities; if there is a school council established for any of the schools—the school council; if there is an association formed for any of the schools—the association. s 19 amd 2025 No. 24 s 16 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.19-ssec.1) Before closing a State school, there must be adequate consultation by the Minister with each of the following— the school community; if there is a school council for the school—the school council; if there is an association formed for the school—the association. (sec.19-ssec.2) Before amalgamating 2 or more State schools, there must be adequate consultation by the Minister with each of the following— the school communities; if there is a school council established for any of the schools—the school council; if there is an association formed for any of the schools—the association.
If notice about a proposed closure of a State school or amalgamation of 2 or more State schools is published under section 18 , the closure or amalgamation must not happen earlier than 6 months after the publication.
The Minister may decide on a curriculum framework that is to apply to a State instructional institution. In this section— curriculum framework means the framework under which the institution’s principal may decide the range of learning experiences to be offered to students attending the institution. (sec.21-ssec.1) The Minister may decide on a curriculum framework that is to apply to a State instructional institution. (sec.21-ssec.2) In this section— curriculum framework means the framework under which the institution’s principal may decide the range of learning experiences to be offered to students attending the institution.
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The Minister may direct the principal of a State instructional institution, providing education to students in the year of schooling to which an approved test or common national test relates, to administer the test at the institution. In this section— approved test means a test, relating to a year of schooling, developed or revised by the QCAA under the E(QCAA) Act . common national test means a common national test stated in the regulations made under the Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004 (Cwlth) , section 19 (4) . s 24 amd 2014 No. 3 s 114 sch 1 pt 2 (sec.24-ssec.1) The Minister may direct the principal of a State instructional institution, providing education to students in the year of schooling to which an approved test or common national test relates, to administer the test at the institution. (sec.24-ssec.2) In this section— approved test means a test, relating to a year of schooling, developed or revised by the QCAA under the E(QCAA) Act . common national test means a common national test stated in the regulations made under the Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004 (Cwlth) , section 19 (4) .
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The Minister may arrange for a State educational institution’s premises to be inspected at a time and in the way the Minister believes appropriate.
This section applies if— a person makes a complaint about the administration, management or operation of a State educational institution; and in the chief executive’s opinion, the complaint is not frivolous or vexatious. The chief executive must— investigate the complaint; or cause the complaint to be investigated by an appropriately qualified officer of the department. Under section 432 , the chief executive may delegate the chief executive’s functions under this section to an appropriately qualified officer of the department. s 46 sub 2014 No. 62 s 29 (sec.46-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person makes a complaint about the administration, management or operation of a State educational institution; and in the chief executive’s opinion, the complaint is not frivolous or vexatious. (sec.46-ssec.2) The chief executive must— investigate the complaint; or cause the complaint to be investigated by an appropriately qualified officer of the department. Under section 432 , the chief executive may delegate the chief executive’s functions under this section to an appropriately qualified officer of the department.
The Minister may permit a person to use a State educational institution’s premises located on reserve land for any purpose, including a purpose not connected with education. Permission may be given under subsection (1) on reasonable conditions the Minister considers appropriate. In this section— reserve land means land dedicated as a reserve under the Land Act 1994 , section 31 for educational purposes. (sec.47-ssec.1) The Minister may permit a person to use a State educational institution’s premises located on reserve land for any purpose, including a purpose not connected with education. (sec.47-ssec.2) Permission may be given under subsection (1) on reasonable conditions the Minister considers appropriate. (sec.47-ssec.3) In this section— reserve land means land dedicated as a reserve under the Land Act 1994 , section 31 for educational purposes.
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In this chapter— student includes a person who is not enrolled at a State school.
A student who is under 16 years at the time of starting a semester in a school year at a State school, but who does not have any remaining allocation, may attend the State school for all of the semester without making an application under part 3 or 5 .
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If a student begins schooling in the preparatory year at a State school, the student has the basic allocation determined from the start of the calendar year in which the student begins schooling. s 60 amd 2006 No. 39 s 512 (3) sch 3 sub 2013 No. 37 s 12
This section applies to a student mentioned in section 11 (4) . If an application is made under section 155 to enrol the student at a State school, the State school’s principal must decide the student’s initial remaining allocation. If the student has been the subject of an exemption under chapter 9 , part 3 and did not undertake an educational program for all or part of the period of the exemption (the excused period ), the excused period must not be included in calculating the student’s initial remaining allocation. s 61 amd 2006 No. 39 s 512 (3) sch 3 sub 2013 No. 37 s 12 (sec.61-ssec.1) This section applies to a student mentioned in section 11 (4) . (sec.61-ssec.2) If an application is made under section 155 to enrol the student at a State school, the State school’s principal must decide the student’s initial remaining allocation. (sec.61-ssec.3) If the student has been the subject of an exemption under chapter 9 , part 3 and did not undertake an educational program for all or part of the period of the exemption (the excused period ), the excused period must not be included in calculating the student’s initial remaining allocation.
This section applies to a decision, under section 61 , by a State school’s principal. The principal’s decision about a student’s initial remaining allocation must be made in the way the principal considers appropriate after considering all relevant matters, including, for example— the age, ability, aptitude and development of the student; and the need to take account and promote continuity of the student’s initial learning experiences; and whether the enrolment is compulsory or non-compulsory; and if the student’s initial enrolment is non-compulsory—the student’s initial commitment to complete a course of study. The principal must make the decision within a reasonable time after the application was made to enrol the student at the school. After making the decision, the principal must— immediately advise the student of the decision; and within 7 days after advising the student of the decision, give the student an information notice about the decision. s 62 amd 2013 No. 37 s 19 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 62 s 31 (sec.62-ssec.1) This section applies to a decision, under section 61 , by a State school’s principal. (sec.62-ssec.2) The principal’s decision about a student’s initial remaining allocation must be made in the way the principal considers appropriate after considering all relevant matters, including, for example— the age, ability, aptitude and development of the student; and the need to take account and promote continuity of the student’s initial learning experiences; and whether the enrolment is compulsory or non-compulsory; and if the student’s initial enrolment is non-compulsory—the student’s initial commitment to complete a course of study. (sec.62-ssec.3) The principal must make the decision within a reasonable time after the application was made to enrol the student at the school. (sec.62-ssec.4) After making the decision, the principal must— immediately advise the student of the decision; and within 7 days after advising the student of the decision, give the student an information notice about the decision.
This section applies to a student— who is enrolled in semester 2 in a year at a State school; and whose remaining allocation will be not more than 4 semesters at the end of the year. By the end of the year, the principal of the State school must give notice to the student about the student’s remaining allocation after the end of semester 2 of the year. The notice may be included with another report or document given to the student. (sec.63-ssec.1) This section applies to a student— who is enrolled in semester 2 in a year at a State school; and whose remaining allocation will be not more than 4 semesters at the end of the year. (sec.63-ssec.2) By the end of the year, the principal of the State school must give notice to the student about the student’s remaining allocation after the end of semester 2 of the year. (sec.63-ssec.3) The notice may be included with another report or document given to the student.
This section applies to a student who has been approved by a State school’s principal to repeat, at the school, a year of schooling for which the student has already been enrolled at the school. The principal must, as soon as practicable after the approval, give the student written information about the allocation of State education under this chapter. (sec.64-ssec.1) This section applies to a student who has been approved by a State school’s principal to repeat, at the school, a year of schooling for which the student has already been enrolled at the school. (sec.64-ssec.2) The principal must, as soon as practicable after the approval, give the student written information about the allocation of State education under this chapter.
This section applies to a student who does not have any remaining allocation. The student may apply, in the approved form, to a State school’s principal for the granting, in a school year, of not more than 2 extra semesters of State education at the State school. The application must be given to the principal— more than 12 weeks before the start of the semester, or the first of the semesters, to which the application relates; or if the principal allows a later time for giving the application—before the later time. (sec.65-ssec.1) This section applies to a student who does not have any remaining allocation. (sec.65-ssec.2) The student may apply, in the approved form, to a State school’s principal for the granting, in a school year, of not more than 2 extra semesters of State education at the State school. (sec.65-ssec.3) The application must be given to the principal— more than 12 weeks before the start of the semester, or the first of the semesters, to which the application relates; or if the principal allows a later time for giving the application—before the later time.
The principal must consider the application and decide it in the way the principal considers appropriate after considering all relevant matters, including, for example— whether the student is of compulsory school age; and the likely educational outcome of the student attending the school for the extra semester or semesters; and the likely impact on the resources of the State school of the student attending the State school for the extra semester or semesters. However, the principal must make the decision within a reasonable time after the making of the application, allowing for the need to collect and analyse the results of any assessment of the student undertaken during the semester immediately before the semester, or the earlier of the semesters, to which the application relates. After making the decision, the principal must— immediately advise the student of the decision; and within 7 days after advising the student of the decision, give the student an information notice about the decision. s 66 amd 2014 No. 62 s 32 (sec.66-ssec.1) The principal must consider the application and decide it in the way the principal considers appropriate after considering all relevant matters, including, for example— whether the student is of compulsory school age; and the likely educational outcome of the student attending the school for the extra semester or semesters; and the likely impact on the resources of the State school of the student attending the State school for the extra semester or semesters. (sec.66-ssec.2) However, the principal must make the decision within a reasonable time after the making of the application, allowing for the need to collect and analyse the results of any assessment of the student undertaken during the semester immediately before the semester, or the earlier of the semesters, to which the application relates. (sec.66-ssec.3) After making the decision, the principal must— immediately advise the student of the decision; and within 7 days after advising the student of the decision, give the student an information notice about the decision.
No more than 2 extra semesters may be granted to a student under this part.
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In this part— stated State school see section 71 (2) .
This section applies to a student who does not have any remaining allocation and who has been granted 2 extra semesters under part 3 . The student may apply, in the approved form, to the chief executive for the granting of not more than 2 further semesters of State education at a State school stated in the application (the stated State school ). The application must be made to the chief executive— more than 12 weeks before the start of the semester, or the first of the semesters, to which the application relates; or if the chief executive allows a later time for making the application—before the later time. (sec.71-ssec.1) This section applies to a student who does not have any remaining allocation and who has been granted 2 extra semesters under part 3 . (sec.71-ssec.2) The student may apply, in the approved form, to the chief executive for the granting of not more than 2 further semesters of State education at a State school stated in the application (the stated State school ). (sec.71-ssec.3) The application must be made to the chief executive— more than 12 weeks before the start of the semester, or the first of the semesters, to which the application relates; or if the chief executive allows a later time for making the application—before the later time.
The chief executive must consider the application and decide the application in the way the chief executive considers appropriate after considering all relevant matters, including, for example— whether the student is of compulsory school age; and the likely educational outcome of the student attending the stated State school for the further semester or semesters; and the likely impact on the resources of the stated State school of the student attending the stated State school for the further semester or semesters. However, the chief executive must make the decision within a reasonable time after the making of the application, allowing for the need to collect and analyse the results of any assessment of the student undertaken during the semester immediately before the semester, or the earlier of the semesters, to which the application relates. After the chief executive decides the application, the chief executive must— immediately advise the student of the decision; and within 7 days after advising the student of the decision— if the student has not previously been granted 2 further semesters under this part—give the student an information notice about the decision; or if the student has previously been granted 2 further semesters under this part—give the student a notice complying with the QCAT Act , section 157 (2) . See chapter 15 , part 4 for review of the decision by QCAT. s 72 amd 2009 No. 24 s 129 ; 2014 No. 62 s 34 (sec.72-ssec.1) The chief executive must consider the application and decide the application in the way the chief executive considers appropriate after considering all relevant matters, including, for example— whether the student is of compulsory school age; and the likely educational outcome of the student attending the stated State school for the further semester or semesters; and the likely impact on the resources of the stated State school of the student attending the stated State school for the further semester or semesters. (sec.72-ssec.2) However, the chief executive must make the decision within a reasonable time after the making of the application, allowing for the need to collect and analyse the results of any assessment of the student undertaken during the semester immediately before the semester, or the earlier of the semesters, to which the application relates. (sec.72-ssec.3) After the chief executive decides the application, the chief executive must— immediately advise the student of the decision; and within 7 days after advising the student of the decision— if the student has not previously been granted 2 further semesters under this part—give the student an information notice about the decision; or if the student has previously been granted 2 further semesters under this part—give the student a notice complying with the QCAT Act , section 157 (2) . See chapter 15 , part 4 for review of the decision by QCAT.
If the chief executive decides to grant the application, the chief executive must give notice of the decision to the stated State school’s principal. The notice must state— the student’s name; and the student’s educational level; and the period of the extension; and any other information the chief executive is reasonably satisfied the principal should be aware of in relation to the decision. (sec.73-ssec.1) If the chief executive decides to grant the application, the chief executive must give notice of the decision to the stated State school’s principal. (sec.73-ssec.2) The notice must state— the student’s name; and the student’s educational level; and the period of the extension; and any other information the chief executive is reasonably satisfied the principal should be aware of in relation to the decision.
No more than 4 further semesters may be granted to a student under this part.
If a person is required, under this chapter, to give a notice to a student and the student is a child, the person must as soon as practicable give a copy of the notice to a parent of the child. For giving the copy to a parent, the person may rely on the relevant State school’s records about the child’s parents and their current residential address. Subsection (1) does not apply if the person is satisfied it would be inappropriate in the circumstances to give the copy to the parent. It may be inappropriate to give the parent a copy of the notice if the student is living independently of his or her parents. In this section— parent , of a child, includes a person standing in the place of a parent of the child on a temporary basis. (sec.75-ssec.1) If a person is required, under this chapter, to give a notice to a student and the student is a child, the person must as soon as practicable give a copy of the notice to a parent of the child. (sec.75-ssec.2) For giving the copy to a parent, the person may rely on the relevant State school’s records about the child’s parents and their current residential address. (sec.75-ssec.3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person is satisfied it would be inappropriate in the circumstances to give the copy to the parent. It may be inappropriate to give the parent a copy of the notice if the student is living independently of his or her parents. (sec.75-ssec.4) In this section— parent , of a child, includes a person standing in the place of a parent of the child on a temporary basis.
In this chapter— alternative association member see section 88 (1) . s 77 def alternative association member amd 2025 No. 24 s 17 (1) (uncommenced amendment) appointed member , of a school council, means a member of the council appointed, under the council’s constitution, by the council. chairperson , of a school council, means a person elected as chairperson of the council under section 89 . coopted student member , of a school council established for a State school that does not offer secondary education, means a year 6 student of the school who is coopted as a member of the council under the council’s constitution. s 77 def coopted student member amd 2013 No. 37 s 13 elected member , of a school council, means a person who is an elected member of the council under section 86 . elected parent member , of a school council, means a parent of a child attending the school for which the council is established who is elected— if there is an association formed for the school and the association’s constitution provides for the election of parent members to the school’s council—under the association’s constitution; or otherwise—by a secret ballot under the council’s constitution. s 77 def elected parent member amd 2025 No. 24 s 17 (2) (uncommenced amendment) elected staff member , of a school council, means a member of the staff of the school for which the council is established who is elected by a secret ballot, held under the council’s constitution, of all the persons who are— employed by the department and assigned to the school; or otherwise employed full-time or part-time at the school. elected student member , of a school council established for a State school offering secondary education for year 10, 11 or 12, means a student in year 10, 11 or 12 at the school who is elected by a poll, held under the council’s constitution, in which only those students at the school in year 10, 11 or 12 may vote. official member , of a school council, means a person who is an official member of the council under section 85 .
The object of this chapter is to improve student learning outcomes by providing for the establishment and operation of school councils. A school council has particular functions for guiding the broad strategic direction of the State school for which it is established. (sec.78-ssec.1) The object of this chapter is to improve student learning outcomes by providing for the establishment and operation of school councils. (sec.78-ssec.2) A school council has particular functions for guiding the broad strategic direction of the State school for which it is established.
Subject to section 109 (6) and (7) , the chief executive may, by notice in the gazette, establish a school council for a State school. A school council established under subsection (1) may have functions only about the school for which the council is established. s 79 amd 2025 No. 24 s 40 sch 1 pt 2 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.79-ssec.1) Subject to section 109 (6) and (7) , the chief executive may, by notice in the gazette, establish a school council for a State school. (sec.79-ssec.2) A school council established under subsection (1) may have functions only about the school for which the council is established.
The school council established for a State school is named as follows— if the name of the school ends with ‘school’—the council is called ‘. . . ( insert name of school) Council’; otherwise—the council is called ‘. . . ( insert name of school) School Council’.
A school council for a State school has the following functions— monitoring the school’s strategic direction; approving— plans and policies of the school of a strategic nature; or other documents affecting strategic matters, including the annual estimate of revenue and expenditure for the school; monitoring the implementation of the plans, policies and other documents mentioned in paragraph (b) ; advising the school’s principal about strategic matters. The council must perform its functions in a way that achieves the best learning outcomes for the school’s students. Despite subsections (1) and (2) , a school council may not— interfere with the management by the school’s principal of the day-to-day operations of the school and its curriculum; or make operational decisions about the use of teaching or learning resources at the school; or make decisions about the individual teaching style used, or to be used, at the school; or make a decision that is contrary to law or a written policy of the department. (sec.81-ssec.1) A school council for a State school has the following functions— monitoring the school’s strategic direction; approving— plans and policies of the school of a strategic nature; or other documents affecting strategic matters, including the annual estimate of revenue and expenditure for the school; monitoring the implementation of the plans, policies and other documents mentioned in paragraph (b) ; advising the school’s principal about strategic matters. (sec.81-ssec.2) The council must perform its functions in a way that achieves the best learning outcomes for the school’s students. (sec.81-ssec.3) Despite subsections (1) and (2) , a school council may not— interfere with the management by the school’s principal of the day-to-day operations of the school and its curriculum; or make operational decisions about the use of teaching or learning resources at the school; or make decisions about the individual teaching style used, or to be used, at the school; or make a decision that is contrary to law or a written policy of the department.
A school council may not— have control of funds; or enter into contracts; or acquire, hold, dispose of or deal with property; or sue or be sued.
A school council consists of official members, elected members and appointed members. Also, if the State school for which the council is established does not offer secondary education, a school council may also include a coopted student member. (sec.83-ssec.1) A school council consists of official members, elected members and appointed members. (sec.83-ssec.2) Also, if the State school for which the council is established does not offer secondary education, a school council may also include a coopted student member.
The number of members of a school council must be at least 6 and not more than 15. A school council must include at least— 1 elected parent member; and 1 elected staff member. The number of elected parent members and elected staff members of a school council must be equal. A school council must include not more than 2 elected student members and 2 appointed members. If the State school for which a school council is established provides secondary education for year 10, 11 or 12, the council must include at least 1 elected student member. (sec.84-ssec.1) The number of members of a school council must be at least 6 and not more than 15. (sec.84-ssec.2) A school council must include at least— 1 elected parent member; and 1 elected staff member. (sec.84-ssec.3) The number of elected parent members and elected staff members of a school council must be equal. (sec.84-ssec.4) A school council must include not more than 2 elected student members and 2 appointed members. (sec.84-ssec.5) If the State school for which a school council is established provides secondary education for year 10, 11 or 12, the council must include at least 1 elected student member.
The official members of a school council for a State school are— the school’s principal; and if there is an association formed for the school—the association’s president. An official member of a school council is not eligible to be an elected member, or appointed member, of the council. s 85 amd 2025 No. 24 s 18 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.85-ssec.1) The official members of a school council for a State school are— the school’s principal; and if there is an association formed for the school—the association’s president. (sec.85-ssec.2) An official member of a school council is not eligible to be an elected member, or appointed member, of the council.
The elected members of a school council are— the elected parent members; and the elected staff members; and if the school for which the council is established offers secondary education for year 10, 11 or 12—the elected student members. A poll for the election of an elected student member of a school council may take place at the same time as, or be combined with, other elections at the State school for which the council is established involving students, including, for example, the election of the school’s captain and vice-captain. Subsection (4) applies if, at the time of closure of nominations for the elected members of a school council, the number of nominations is less than the number of elected members required to be elected. The person who, under the council’s constitution, is responsible for conducting the election for the elected members must declare the persons who are properly nominated under the constitution to have been elected. (sec.86-ssec.1) The elected members of a school council are— the elected parent members; and the elected staff members; and if the school for which the council is established offers secondary education for year 10, 11 or 12—the elected student members. (sec.86-ssec.2) A poll for the election of an elected student member of a school council may take place at the same time as, or be combined with, other elections at the State school for which the council is established involving students, including, for example, the election of the school’s captain and vice-captain. (sec.86-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if, at the time of closure of nominations for the elected members of a school council, the number of nominations is less than the number of elected members required to be elected. (sec.86-ssec.4) The person who, under the council’s constitution, is responsible for conducting the election for the elected members must declare the persons who are properly nominated under the constitution to have been elected.
A coopted student member of a school council— does not have the power to vote on a matter before the council despite section 101 (1) , (2) and (3) ; and may not be elected as the council’s chairperson under section 89 or be chosen to preside at a council meeting under section 100 (2) .
The president of an association formed for a State school may, under the association’s constitution, appoint another association member (the alternative association member ) to attend meetings of a school council for the school in the place of the president when the president can not attend the meetings. When attending a meeting of the council under subsection (1) , the alternative association member has the same rights and duties as the president. An elected member, or appointed member, of the council is ineligible for appointment by the president as the alternative association member. s 88 amd 2025 No. 24 s 19 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.88-ssec.1) The president of an association formed for a State school may, under the association’s constitution, appoint another association member (the alternative association member ) to attend meetings of a school council for the school in the place of the president when the president can not attend the meetings. (sec.88-ssec.2) When attending a meeting of the council under subsection (1) , the alternative association member has the same rights and duties as the president. (sec.88-ssec.3) An elected member, or appointed member, of the council is ineligible for appointment by the president as the alternative association member.
A school council for a State school must elect one of the council’s members as chairperson of the council. The school’s principal may not be elected as chairperson of the council. A school council’s chairperson holds office for the term decided by the council (the chairperson’s term ), unless the person’s term of office as a member of the council ends sooner than the chairperson’s term. Subsection (5) applies if— an association has been formed for the school for which a school council is established; and the president of the association is the chairperson of the council; and an alternative association member is attending a meeting of the council in place of the president. Despite section 88 (2) , the alternative association member may not preside at the meeting, unless the alternative association member is chosen to preside under section 100 (2) . s 89 amd 2025 No. 24 s 20 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.89-ssec.1) A school council for a State school must elect one of the council’s members as chairperson of the council. (sec.89-ssec.2) The school’s principal may not be elected as chairperson of the council. (sec.89-ssec.3) A school council’s chairperson holds office for the term decided by the council (the chairperson’s term ), unless the person’s term of office as a member of the council ends sooner than the chairperson’s term. (sec.89-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies if— an association has been formed for the school for which a school council is established; and the president of the association is the chairperson of the council; and an alternative association member is attending a meeting of the council in place of the president. (sec.89-ssec.5) Despite section 88 (2) , the alternative association member may not preside at the meeting, unless the alternative association member is chosen to preside under section 100 (2) .
Each elected member, or appointed member, of a school council holds office for the term, not longer than 2 years, stated in the council’s constitution. However, subject to section 84 , the council’s constitution may provide for up to the following number of the council’s first elected members to hold office for a term of not longer than 3 years— if the number of the first elected members is an even number—one-half of the number of the first elected members; if the number of the first elected members is an odd number—the whole number next higher than one-half of the number of the first elected members. s 90 amd 2013 No. 37 s 19 sch 1 (sec.90-ssec.1) Each elected member, or appointed member, of a school council holds office for the term, not longer than 2 years, stated in the council’s constitution. (sec.90-ssec.2) However, subject to section 84 , the council’s constitution may provide for up to the following number of the council’s first elected members to hold office for a term of not longer than 3 years— if the number of the first elected members is an even number—one-half of the number of the first elected members; if the number of the first elected members is an odd number—the whole number next higher than one-half of the number of the first elected members.
If a vacancy occurs in the office of an elected member, or appointed member, of a school council (the vacating member ) during the currency of the member’s term of office, another person (the new member ) must be elected or appointed under this part to fill the vacancy. The new member holds office for the remainder of the vacating member’s term of office or until the new member sooner vacates the office. If a vacancy occurs in the office of an elected member, the new member must be of the same type of elected member, under section 86 , as the vacating member. (sec.91-ssec.1) If a vacancy occurs in the office of an elected member, or appointed member, of a school council (the vacating member ) during the currency of the member’s term of office, another person (the new member ) must be elected or appointed under this part to fill the vacancy. (sec.91-ssec.2) The new member holds office for the remainder of the vacating member’s term of office or until the new member sooner vacates the office. (sec.91-ssec.3) If a vacancy occurs in the office of an elected member, the new member must be of the same type of elected member, under section 86 , as the vacating member.
The office of an elected member, or appointed member, of a school council for a State school becomes vacant if the member— dies; or resigns the member’s office by signed notice of resignation— for the council’s chairperson—given to the school principal’s supervisor; or for another council member—given to the council’s chairperson; or is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the council, of which the member has been given notice under the council’s constitution, without the council’s leave and without reasonable excuse; or stops being eligible, under this Act or the council’s constitution, for election or appointment to the office. A notice of resignation mentioned in subsection (1) (b) takes effect when the notice is given under that paragraph or, if a later time is stated in the notice, the later time. If the office of an elected member, or appointed member, of a school council is vacant and, because of the vacancy, the membership does not comply with section 84 , the council is taken to be validly constituted until the earlier of the following happens— the day the vacancy is filled; the expiry of 3 months after the day the vacancy arose. In this section— meeting , of the council, means— if the relevant member does not attend—a meeting of the council with a quorum for the council present; or if the relevant member attends—a meeting of the council with or without a quorum for the council present. (sec.92-ssec.1) The office of an elected member, or appointed member, of a school council for a State school becomes vacant if the member— dies; or resigns the member’s office by signed notice of resignation— for the council’s chairperson—given to the school principal’s supervisor; or for another council member—given to the council’s chairperson; or is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the council, of which the member has been given notice under the council’s constitution, without the council’s leave and without reasonable excuse; or stops being eligible, under this Act or the council’s constitution, for election or appointment to the office. (sec.92-ssec.2) A notice of resignation mentioned in subsection (1) (b) takes effect when the notice is given under that paragraph or, if a later time is stated in the notice, the later time. (sec.92-ssec.3) If the office of an elected member, or appointed member, of a school council is vacant and, because of the vacancy, the membership does not comply with section 84 , the council is taken to be validly constituted until the earlier of the following happens— the day the vacancy is filled; the expiry of 3 months after the day the vacancy arose. (sec.92-ssec.4) In this section— meeting , of the council, means— if the relevant member does not attend—a meeting of the council with a quorum for the council present; or if the relevant member attends—a meeting of the council with or without a quorum for the council present.
A person can not become, or continue as, an elected parent member, elected staff member, or appointed member, of a school council if the person has been convicted of an indictable offence, unless the Minister gives an approval under this section. If the Minister considers it would be reasonable, having regard to the circumstances of the indictable offence of which a person has been convicted, the Minister may— if the person was a member when convicted—give notice to the council’s chairperson and the person that the person is restored as a member, and may be later re-elected or reappointed, despite the conviction; or otherwise—give written approval for the person to be elected or appointed as a council member despite the conviction. On the day the council’s chairperson receives a notice under subsection (2) (a) — the person is restored as a council member; and if another person has been elected or appointed to fill the vacancy—the other person’s appointment ends. If a person is restored as a council member under subsection (3) , the person’s term of office as a council member ends when it would have ended if the person had not been convicted of the offence. (sec.93-ssec.1) A person can not become, or continue as, an elected parent member, elected staff member, or appointed member, of a school council if the person has been convicted of an indictable offence, unless the Minister gives an approval under this section. (sec.93-ssec.2) If the Minister considers it would be reasonable, having regard to the circumstances of the indictable offence of which a person has been convicted, the Minister may— if the person was a member when convicted—give notice to the council’s chairperson and the person that the person is restored as a member, and may be later re-elected or reappointed, despite the conviction; or otherwise—give written approval for the person to be elected or appointed as a council member despite the conviction. (sec.93-ssec.3) On the day the council’s chairperson receives a notice under subsection (2) (a) — the person is restored as a council member; and if another person has been elected or appointed to fill the vacancy—the other person’s appointment ends. (sec.93-ssec.4) If a person is restored as a council member under subsection (3) , the person’s term of office as a council member ends when it would have ended if the person had not been convicted of the offence.
A school council must have a constitution. The council’s constitution must provide for the following— membership of the council, including— eligibility for election as, or to vote for, an elected member of the council; and eligibility for appointment as an appointed member of the council; and procedures for election or appointment; and when the term of office of an elected member, or appointed member, of the council starts and ends; and if there is an association formed for the school for which the council is established—the way in which the association’s president must give notice to the council’s chairperson about the appointment of an alternative association member; election of, and other matters relating to, the council’s chairperson; conduct of council business; the way the council performs its functions. The constitution may also provide for other matters the council considers appropriate for inclusion in it. However, the provisions of a council’s constitution about membership of the council— must comply with part 4 ; and if there is an association formed for the school for which the council is established—are subject to the provisions of the association’s constitution about the election of an elected parent member of the council. s 94 amd 2025 No. 24 s 21 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.94-ssec.1) A school council must have a constitution. (sec.94-ssec.2) The council’s constitution must provide for the following— membership of the council, including— eligibility for election as, or to vote for, an elected member of the council; and eligibility for appointment as an appointed member of the council; and procedures for election or appointment; and when the term of office of an elected member, or appointed member, of the council starts and ends; and if there is an association formed for the school for which the council is established—the way in which the association’s president must give notice to the council’s chairperson about the appointment of an alternative association member; election of, and other matters relating to, the council’s chairperson; conduct of council business; the way the council performs its functions. (sec.94-ssec.3) The constitution may also provide for other matters the council considers appropriate for inclusion in it. (sec.94-ssec.4) However, the provisions of a council’s constitution about membership of the council— must comply with part 4 ; and if there is an association formed for the school for which the council is established—are subject to the provisions of the association’s constitution about the election of an elected parent member of the council.
A school council for a State school may prepare and adopt an amendment of its constitution. In preparing a proposed amendment, the council must have regard to the model constitution. An amendment has no effect unless— the amended constitution is consistent with the model constitution; or the amendment is approved by the chief executive. The chief executive must not approve an amendment unless the chief executive is satisfied— notice of the proposed amendment was given, at least 30 days before the council meeting that considered the amendment, to the following— the council members; if there is an association formed for the school—the association; the school’s staff (including, for example, by displaying the proposed amendment in a staff room); the school’s students (including, for example, by publishing the proposed amendment in the school’s newsletter); and the amendment was adopted by at least the number of members constituting a quorum for the council; and the amended constitution is consistent with this Act and otherwise lawful. In deciding whether to approve an amendment, the chief executive must also have regard to the following matters about the amended constitution— whether it provides for a membership that— allows adequate representation by parents, staff, students and other members of the school community; and takes into account the demographics of the school community; whether it provides for the council to perform its functions in an effective and fair way; whether its provisions are otherwise adequate, clear and appropriate. s 95 amd 2018 No. 1 s 117 amd 2025 No. 24 s 22 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.95-ssec.1) A school council for a State school may prepare and adopt an amendment of its constitution. (sec.95-ssec.2) In preparing a proposed amendment, the council must have regard to the model constitution. (sec.95-ssec.3) An amendment has no effect unless— the amended constitution is consistent with the model constitution; or the amendment is approved by the chief executive. (sec.95-ssec.4) The chief executive must not approve an amendment unless the chief executive is satisfied— notice of the proposed amendment was given, at least 30 days before the council meeting that considered the amendment, to the following— the council members; if there is an association formed for the school—the association; the school’s staff (including, for example, by displaying the proposed amendment in a staff room); the school’s students (including, for example, by publishing the proposed amendment in the school’s newsletter); and the amendment was adopted by at least the number of members constituting a quorum for the council; and the amended constitution is consistent with this Act and otherwise lawful. (sec.95-ssec.5) In deciding whether to approve an amendment, the chief executive must also have regard to the following matters about the amended constitution— whether it provides for a membership that— allows adequate representation by parents, staff, students and other members of the school community; and takes into account the demographics of the school community; whether it provides for the council to perform its functions in an effective and fair way; whether its provisions are otherwise adequate, clear and appropriate.
The chief executive may prepare a model constitution for school councils (the model constitution ). s 96 amd 2018 No. 1 s 118
Subject to its constitution and this part, a school council may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate. However, a school council may only make decisions about how it will carry out its functions if it does so at a council meeting at which a quorum for the council is present. (sec.97-ssec.1) Subject to its constitution and this part, a school council may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way it considers appropriate. (sec.97-ssec.2) However, a school council may only make decisions about how it will carry out its functions if it does so at a council meeting at which a quorum for the council is present.
School council meetings must be held at the times and places the council decides. However, a school council’s chairperson— may call a meeting at any time; and must call a meeting if asked, in writing, to do so by the Minister, the chief executive or at least the number of its members required to form a quorum for the council. A school council must meet at least twice in each semester. (sec.98-ssec.1) School council meetings must be held at the times and places the council decides. (sec.98-ssec.2) However, a school council’s chairperson— may call a meeting at any time; and must call a meeting if asked, in writing, to do so by the Minister, the chief executive or at least the number of its members required to form a quorum for the council. (sec.98-ssec.3) A school council must meet at least twice in each semester.
A quorum for a school council is the number equal to two-thirds of the number of its members or, if two-thirds is not a whole number, the next highest whole number.
The school council’s chairperson must preside at all council meetings at which the chairperson is present. If the chairperson is absent from a council meeting, another council member chosen by the council members present must preside. (sec.100-ssec.1) The school council’s chairperson must preside at all council meetings at which the chairperson is present. (sec.100-ssec.2) If the chairperson is absent from a council meeting, another council member chosen by the council members present must preside.
A question at a school council meeting, other than a question about an amendment of the council’s constitution, must be decided by a majority of the votes of the council members present. Each member present at a council meeting has a vote on each question to be decided and, if the votes are equal, the member presiding has a casting vote. A member present at a council meeting who abstains from voting is taken to have voted for the negative. A school council may hold meetings, or allow its members to take part in its meetings, by telephone, video link or another form of communication that allows reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between the members taking part in the meeting. A school council member who takes part in a council meeting under subsection (4) is taken to be present at the meeting. (sec.101-ssec.1) A question at a school council meeting, other than a question about an amendment of the council’s constitution, must be decided by a majority of the votes of the council members present. (sec.101-ssec.2) Each member present at a council meeting has a vote on each question to be decided and, if the votes are equal, the member presiding has a casting vote. (sec.101-ssec.3) A member present at a council meeting who abstains from voting is taken to have voted for the negative. (sec.101-ssec.4) A school council may hold meetings, or allow its members to take part in its meetings, by telephone, video link or another form of communication that allows reasonably contemporaneous and continuous communication between the members taking part in the meeting. (sec.101-ssec.5) A school council member who takes part in a council meeting under subsection (4) is taken to be present at the meeting.
A member of a school council for a State school may not attend a meeting of the council by proxy. However, the school’s principal may attend up to 2 meetings in each year by proxy. In this section— proxy does not include an alternative association member for the president of an association formed for the school. s 102 amd 2025 No. 24 s 23 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.102-ssec.1) A member of a school council for a State school may not attend a meeting of the council by proxy. (sec.102-ssec.2) However, the school’s principal may attend up to 2 meetings in each year by proxy. (sec.102-ssec.3) In this section— proxy does not include an alternative association member for the president of an association formed for the school.
This section applies to a member of a school council (the interested member ) if— the interested member has a direct or indirect financial interest in an issue being considered, or about to be considered, by the council; and the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the interested member’s duties when considering the issue. As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the interested member’s knowledge, the interested member must disclose the nature of the interest to a meeting of the council. Unless the council otherwise directs, the interested member must not— be present when the council considers the issue; or take part in a decision of the council about the issue. The interested member must not be present when the council is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) . If there is another member who must, under subsection (2) , also disclose an interest in the issue, the other member must not— be present when the council is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; or take part in making the decision about giving the direction. If— because of this section, a member is not present at a council meeting for considering or deciding an issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and there would be a quorum for the council if the member were present; the remaining members present are a quorum for the council for considering or deciding the issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction, at the meeting. A disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the council’s minutes. (sec.103-ssec.1) This section applies to a member of a school council (the interested member ) if— the interested member has a direct or indirect financial interest in an issue being considered, or about to be considered, by the council; and the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the interested member’s duties when considering the issue. (sec.103-ssec.2) As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the interested member’s knowledge, the interested member must disclose the nature of the interest to a meeting of the council. (sec.103-ssec.3) Unless the council otherwise directs, the interested member must not— be present when the council considers the issue; or take part in a decision of the council about the issue. (sec.103-ssec.4) The interested member must not be present when the council is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) . (sec.103-ssec.5) If there is another member who must, under subsection (2) , also disclose an interest in the issue, the other member must not— be present when the council is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; or take part in making the decision about giving the direction. (sec.103-ssec.6) If— because of this section, a member is not present at a council meeting for considering or deciding an issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (3) ; and there would be a quorum for the council if the member were present; the remaining members present are a quorum for the council for considering or deciding the issue, or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction, at the meeting. (sec.103-ssec.7) A disclosure under subsection (2) must be recorded in the council’s minutes.
For the application of the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 , section 9A , to the office of an elected member, or appointed member, of a school council, a person is taken to apply for the office if the person— consents to be appointed as an appointed member (whether or not the council has decided to appoint the person); or stands for election as an elected member. This section does not apply to an elected student member of the council. (sec.104-ssec.1) For the application of the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 , section 9A , to the office of an elected member, or appointed member, of a school council, a person is taken to apply for the office if the person— consents to be appointed as an appointed member (whether or not the council has decided to appoint the person); or stands for election as an elected member. (sec.104-ssec.2) This section does not apply to an elected student member of the council.
A school council is a public authority under the Public Records Act 2023 . s 105 amd 2023 No. 33 s 107 sch 5
s 106 om 2009 No. 13 s 213 sch 5
This section is about the application of the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (the Act ) to a school council. For the application of the Act — a school council is a public sector entity; and a member of the council is a public official of the entity; and the chief executive is the chief executive officer of the entity. For section 15 of the Act , the chief executive must ensure a code of conduct is prepared that, after approval under section 17 of the Act , applies to a school council. For section 23 of the Act , a reference to the entity’s annual report is a reference to the department’s annual report. s 107 amd 2010 No. 37 s 177 sch (sec.107-ssec.1) This section is about the application of the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (the Act ) to a school council. (sec.107-ssec.2) For the application of the Act — a school council is a public sector entity; and a member of the council is a public official of the entity; and the chief executive is the chief executive officer of the entity. (sec.107-ssec.3) For section 15 of the Act , the chief executive must ensure a code of conduct is prepared that, after approval under section 17 of the Act , applies to a school council. (sec.107-ssec.4) For section 23 of the Act , a reference to the entity’s annual report is a reference to the department’s annual report.
This part is about the establishment and initial operation of a school council. If there is an inconsistency between this part and another provision of this chapter, this part prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. (sec.108-ssec.1) This part is about the establishment and initial operation of a school council. (sec.108-ssec.2) If there is an inconsistency between this part and another provision of this chapter, this part prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
A State school’s principal must prepare a draft constitution for a proposed school council for the school. Section 95 (1) to (3) and (5) apply to the preparation as if a reference to a school council amending its constitution were a reference to the school’s principal preparing the proposed council’s draft constitution. In preparing the draft constitution, the principal— must consult with— the parents of children attending the school; and the school’s staff and students; and may consult with other appropriate entities. If there is an association formed for the school, the president of the association must, under the association’s constitution, call a special meeting of the association (the association meeting ) for approving the draft constitution. The principal must call the following meetings for approving the draft constitution— if there is no association formed for the school—a meeting of the parents of children attending the school (the parent meeting ); a meeting of the school’s staff (the staff meeting ). The chief executive may not establish a school council for the school unless the association meeting or parent meeting, and the staff meeting, are called and the draft constitution is approved as follows— if there is an association formed for the school—by secret ballot by a majority of the association’s members attending the association meeting; if there is no association formed for the school—by secret ballot by a majority of the parents attending the parent meeting; by secret ballot by a majority of the staff attending the staff meeting. However, the chief executive may establish a school council for the school, even though the draft constitution is not approved under subsection (6) , if the chief executive— is satisfied of each of the following— if there is an association formed for the school and the association did not approve the draft constitution under subsection (6) —there were at least 3 association meetings held to discuss the draft constitution during a 3-month period; if there is no association formed for the school and the parents of children attending the school did not approve the draft constitution under subsection (6) —there were at least 3 parent meetings held to discuss the draft constitution during a 3-month period; if the school’s staff did not approve the draft constitution under subsection (6) —there were at least 3 staff meetings held to discuss the draft constitution during a 3-month period; and has had regard to the concerns of the association, parents or staff raised at the meetings at which the draft constitution was not approved. The approved constitution applies to the council on its establishment. s 109 amd 2025 No. 24 s 24 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.109-ssec.1) A State school’s principal must prepare a draft constitution for a proposed school council for the school. (sec.109-ssec.2) Section 95 (1) to (3) and (5) apply to the preparation as if a reference to a school council amending its constitution were a reference to the school’s principal preparing the proposed council’s draft constitution. (sec.109-ssec.3) In preparing the draft constitution, the principal— must consult with— the parents of children attending the school; and the school’s staff and students; and may consult with other appropriate entities. (sec.109-ssec.4) If there is an association formed for the school, the president of the association must, under the association’s constitution, call a special meeting of the association (the association meeting ) for approving the draft constitution. (sec.109-ssec.5) The principal must call the following meetings for approving the draft constitution— if there is no association formed for the school—a meeting of the parents of children attending the school (the parent meeting ); a meeting of the school’s staff (the staff meeting ). (sec.109-ssec.6) The chief executive may not establish a school council for the school unless the association meeting or parent meeting, and the staff meeting, are called and the draft constitution is approved as follows— if there is an association formed for the school—by secret ballot by a majority of the association’s members attending the association meeting; if there is no association formed for the school—by secret ballot by a majority of the parents attending the parent meeting; by secret ballot by a majority of the staff attending the staff meeting. (sec.109-ssec.7) However, the chief executive may establish a school council for the school, even though the draft constitution is not approved under subsection (6) , if the chief executive— is satisfied of each of the following— if there is an association formed for the school and the association did not approve the draft constitution under subsection (6) —there were at least 3 association meetings held to discuss the draft constitution during a 3-month period; if there is no association formed for the school and the parents of children attending the school did not approve the draft constitution under subsection (6) —there were at least 3 parent meetings held to discuss the draft constitution during a 3-month period; if the school’s staff did not approve the draft constitution under subsection (6) —there were at least 3 staff meetings held to discuss the draft constitution during a 3-month period; and has had regard to the concerns of the association, parents or staff raised at the meetings at which the draft constitution was not approved. (sec.109-ssec.8) The approved constitution applies to the council on its establishment.
On its establishment, a school council consists only of its official members. However, a school council consisting only of its official members may only perform the functions necessary for the election of the council’s elected members. (sec.110-ssec.1) On its establishment, a school council consists only of its official members. (sec.110-ssec.2) However, a school council consisting only of its official members may only perform the functions necessary for the election of the council’s elected members.
As soon as practicable after a school council is established, its official members must, under the council’s constitution, organise the election of the council’s elected members. After the election, the council, as constituted by its official members and elected members, may appoint the council’s appointed members. (sec.111-ssec.1) As soon as practicable after a school council is established, its official members must, under the council’s constitution, organise the election of the council’s elected members. (sec.111-ssec.2) After the election, the council, as constituted by its official members and elected members, may appoint the council’s appointed members.
A school council is dissolved— if the school for which it was established is closed; or in other circumstances prescribed under a regulation. On dissolution, the members of the council immediately before the dissolution go out of office. (sec.112-ssec.1) A school council is dissolved— if the school for which it was established is closed; or in other circumstances prescribed under a regulation. (sec.112-ssec.2) On dissolution, the members of the council immediately before the dissolution go out of office.
As soon as practicable after the dissolution of a school council for a State school, the school’s principal must ensure the council’s records are given to the chief executive. In this section— records , of the council, includes all documents held by the council that it has created or acquired in the course of performing its functions. (sec.113-ssec.1) As soon as practicable after the dissolution of a school council for a State school, the school’s principal must ensure the council’s records are given to the chief executive. (sec.113-ssec.2) In this section— records , of the council, includes all documents held by the council that it has created or acquired in the course of performing its functions.
A school council must not establish a committee or subcommittee.
The chief executive may— decide the allowance payable to compensate a member of a school council in attending a meeting of the council, the amount of which is dependent on the class of membership of the council; or reimburse a member of a school council the whole or part of the reasonable expenses incurred by the member in attending a meeting of the council.
The Minister may give a school council a written direction about a matter relevant to the performance of its functions under section 81 if the Minister is satisfied it is necessary to give the direction in the public interest. Without limiting subsection (1) , a direction may require the council to comply with— a policy, standard or other instrument of a public sector unit; or another document, including, for example, another policy, standard or instrument. The council must comply with the direction. A direction to a school council must be addressed to its chairperson and may be sent by post, facsimile or similar facility to the school. The Minister must give a copy of each direction, given under this section, to the chief executive. The department’s annual report for a year must include copies of all directions given under this section during the year. (sec.116-ssec.1) The Minister may give a school council a written direction about a matter relevant to the performance of its functions under section 81 if the Minister is satisfied it is necessary to give the direction in the public interest. (sec.116-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , a direction may require the council to comply with— a policy, standard or other instrument of a public sector unit; or another document, including, for example, another policy, standard or instrument. (sec.116-ssec.3) The council must comply with the direction. (sec.116-ssec.4) A direction to a school council must be addressed to its chairperson and may be sent by post, facsimile or similar facility to the school. (sec.116-ssec.5) The Minister must give a copy of each direction, given under this section, to the chief executive. (sec.116-ssec.6) The department’s annual report for a year must include copies of all directions given under this section during the year.
A member of a school council does not incur civil liability for an act done, or omission made, honestly and without negligence under this Act. If subsection (1) prevents a civil liability attaching to a member of a school council, the liability attaches instead to the State. This section does not apply to a member of a school council if the member is a prescribed person under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 267 . For protection from civil liability in relation to prescribed persons under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 267 , see the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 269 . s 117 amd 2014 No. 62 s 35 ; 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3 (sec.117-ssec.1) A member of a school council does not incur civil liability for an act done, or omission made, honestly and without negligence under this Act. (sec.117-ssec.2) If subsection (1) prevents a civil liability attaching to a member of a school council, the liability attaches instead to the State. (sec.117-ssec.3) This section does not apply to a member of a school council if the member is a prescribed person under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 267 . For protection from civil liability in relation to prescribed persons under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 267 , see the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 269 .
A parents and citizens association may be formed for a State instructional institution in the way prescribed under a regulation. The following persons are eligible to be members of a parents and citizens association formed for a State school— a parent of a child attending the school; a staff member of the school; an adult, other than a person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , who is interested in the school’s welfare. The following persons are eligible to be members of a parents and citizens association formed for an educational institution established under section 14 — a staff member of the institution; an adult, other than a person mentioned in paragraph (a) , who is interested in the institution’s welfare. A State instructional institution’s principal is a member of a parents and citizens association formed for the institution. s 118 amd 2025 No. 24 s 25 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.118-ssec.1) A parents and citizens association may be formed for a State instructional institution in the way prescribed under a regulation. (sec.118-ssec.2) The following persons are eligible to be members of a parents and citizens association formed for a State school— a parent of a child attending the school; a staff member of the school; an adult, other than a person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) , who is interested in the school’s welfare. (sec.118-ssec.3) The following persons are eligible to be members of a parents and citizens association formed for an educational institution established under section 14 — a staff member of the institution; an adult, other than a person mentioned in paragraph (a) , who is interested in the institution’s welfare. (sec.118-ssec.4) A State instructional institution’s principal is a member of a parents and citizens association formed for the institution.
An interim parents and citizens association may be formed for a proposed State instructional institution, in the way prescribed under a regulation, within 2 years before the institution’s proposed first day of operation. An adult interested in the welfare of a proposed State instructional institution is eligible to be a member of an interim parents and citizens association formed for the proposed State instructional institution. An interim parents and citizens association formed for a proposed State instructional institution is taken to be a parents and citizens association formed for the institution from the start of operation of the institution. s 119 amd 2025 No. 24 s 26 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.119-ssec.1) An interim parents and citizens association may be formed for a proposed State instructional institution, in the way prescribed under a regulation, within 2 years before the institution’s proposed first day of operation. (sec.119-ssec.2) An adult interested in the welfare of a proposed State instructional institution is eligible to be a member of an interim parents and citizens association formed for the proposed State instructional institution. (sec.119-ssec.3) An interim parents and citizens association formed for a proposed State instructional institution is taken to be a parents and citizens association formed for the institution from the start of operation of the institution.
The objectives of an association are to promote the interests of, and facilitate the development and further improvement of, the State instructional institution, or proposed State instructional institution, for which it is formed.
An association has the following functions— fostering community interest in educational matters; trying to bring about closer cooperation between— for an association formed for a State school—the parents of children attending the school and other members of the community, staff members of the school and students of the school; or for an association formed for an educational institution established under section 14 —members of the community and staff members of the institution; if asked by the principal of the State instructional institution for which it is formed or of its own volition—giving advice and recommendations to the principal about issues relating to persons who receive educational instruction at the institution; if asked by the principal of the State instructional institution for which it is formed or of its own volition—giving advice and recommendations to the principal about the general operations and management of the institution; giving, or assisting in the giving of, financial or other resources or services for the benefit of persons who receive educational instruction at the State instructional institution for which it is formed; performing any other functions, not inconsistent with this Act, as the Minister decides. In the performance of its functions, an association must comply with this Act and any written directions the Minister may give the association about— complying with departmental policies that apply to associations; or a matter relevant to the performance of its functions. s 121 amd 2006 No. 39 s 512 (2) sch 2 (sec.121-ssec.1) An association has the following functions— fostering community interest in educational matters; trying to bring about closer cooperation between— for an association formed for a State school—the parents of children attending the school and other members of the community, staff members of the school and students of the school; or for an association formed for an educational institution established under section 14 —members of the community and staff members of the institution; if asked by the principal of the State instructional institution for which it is formed or of its own volition—giving advice and recommendations to the principal about issues relating to persons who receive educational instruction at the institution; if asked by the principal of the State instructional institution for which it is formed or of its own volition—giving advice and recommendations to the principal about the general operations and management of the institution; giving, or assisting in the giving of, financial or other resources or services for the benefit of persons who receive educational instruction at the State instructional institution for which it is formed; performing any other functions, not inconsistent with this Act, as the Minister decides. (sec.121-ssec.2) In the performance of its functions, an association must comply with this Act and any written directions the Minister may give the association about— complying with departmental policies that apply to associations; or a matter relevant to the performance of its functions.
An association is dissolved— if the State instructional institution for which it was formed is closed; or if the number of members of the association is 2 or less; or in other circumstances prescribed under a regulation. s 122 amd 2025 No. 24 s 27 (uncommenced amendment)
An association must at each annual general meeting of the association elect from its members, as prescribed under a regulation, the following officers— a president; at least 1 vice-president; a secretary; a treasurer; any additional officers, as decided by the association. The officers hold office in an honorary capacity. The office of treasurer of the association must not be held by the person who is the president or secretary of the association. The principal of the State instructional institution for which the association is formed may not be an office holder of the association. (sec.123-ssec.1) An association must at each annual general meeting of the association elect from its members, as prescribed under a regulation, the following officers— a president; at least 1 vice-president; a secretary; a treasurer; any additional officers, as decided by the association. (sec.123-ssec.2) The officers hold office in an honorary capacity. (sec.123-ssec.3) The office of treasurer of the association must not be held by the person who is the president or secretary of the association. (sec.123-ssec.4) The principal of the State instructional institution for which the association is formed may not be an office holder of the association.
The office of an officer of an association becomes vacant if the officer— dies; or resigns his or her office by signed notice given to— for the president—a vice-president, or the secretary or treasurer, of the association; or for another officer—the president of the association; or is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the association, of which the member has been given notice under the association’s constitution, without the association’s leave and without reasonable excuse. A notice of resignation mentioned in subsection (1) (b) takes effect when the notice is given under that paragraph or, if a later time is stated in the notice, the later time. In this section— meeting , of the association, means— if the relevant officer does not attend—a meeting of the association with a quorum for the association present; or if the relevant officer attends—a meeting of the association with or without a quorum for the association present. (sec.124-ssec.1) The office of an officer of an association becomes vacant if the officer— dies; or resigns his or her office by signed notice given to— for the president—a vice-president, or the secretary or treasurer, of the association; or for another officer—the president of the association; or is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the association, of which the member has been given notice under the association’s constitution, without the association’s leave and without reasonable excuse. (sec.124-ssec.2) A notice of resignation mentioned in subsection (1) (b) takes effect when the notice is given under that paragraph or, if a later time is stated in the notice, the later time. (sec.124-ssec.3) In this section— meeting , of the association, means— if the relevant officer does not attend—a meeting of the association with a quorum for the association present; or if the relevant officer attends—a meeting of the association with or without a quorum for the association present.
There is an executive committee of an association. The executive committee consists of the following persons— the president of the association; the vice-president, or vice-presidents, of the association; the secretary of the association; the treasurer of the association. (sec.125-ssec.1) There is an executive committee of an association. (sec.125-ssec.2) The executive committee consists of the following persons— the president of the association; the vice-president, or vice-presidents, of the association; the secretary of the association; the treasurer of the association.
Subsection (2) applies only at the time of election of the office holders of an association under section 123 . The number of relevant staff members of the State instructional institution for which the association is formed who may be members of the executive committee of the association must not be more than one-third of the number of members of the executive committee. Subsection (2) does not apply to the association if— the chief executive reasonably believes that compliance with the requirement mentioned in that subsection will prevent all the positions of the executive committee being filled; and the chief executive notifies the association that it is not required to comply with that subsection. In this section— relevant staff member means— for a State school—a staff member of the school who is not a parent of a child attending the school; or for an educational institution established under section 14 —a staff member of the institution. s 126 amd 2025 No. 24 s 28 (uncommenced amendment) (sec.126-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies only at the time of election of the office holders of an association under section 123 . (sec.126-ssec.2) The number of relevant staff members of the State instructional institution for which the association is formed who may be members of the executive committee of the association must not be more than one-third of the number of members of the executive committee. (sec.126-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not apply to the association if— the chief executive reasonably believes that compliance with the requirement mentioned in that subsection will prevent all the positions of the executive committee being filled; and the chief executive notifies the association that it is not required to comply with that subsection. (sec.126-ssec.4) In this section— relevant staff member means— for a State school—a staff member of the school who is not a parent of a child attending the school; or for an educational institution established under section 14 —a staff member of the institution.
For urgent matters only relating to the performance of the functions of an association, the executive committee of the association may take any necessary action. Despite the quorum for the association and section 129 (1) , the action may be taken by a majority vote of the executive committee. However, the executive committee may not remove a person as a member or officer of the association. If the executive committee acts under subsection (1) , details of the action must be tabled at the next scheduled general meeting of the association or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Failure by the executive committee to comply with subsection (4) does not affect the validity of the action. To remove any doubt, it is declared that giving assistance to a State instructional institution or another association under section 142A is not an urgent matter. s 127 amd 2025 No. 24 s 5 (sec.127-ssec.1) For urgent matters only relating to the performance of the functions of an association, the executive committee of the association may take any necessary action. (sec.127-ssec.2) Despite the quorum for the association and section 129 (1) , the action may be taken by a majority vote of the executive committee. (sec.127-ssec.3) However, the executive committee may not remove a person as a member or officer of the association. (sec.127-ssec.4) If the executive committee acts under subsection (1) , details of the action must be tabled at the next scheduled general meeting of the association or at a special meeting called for that purpose. (sec.127-ssec.5) Failure by the executive committee to comply with subsection (4) does not affect the validity of the action. (sec.127-ssec.6) To remove any doubt, it is declared that giving assistance to a State instructional institution or another association under section 142A is not an urgent matter.
The president of an association must preside at all association meetings at which the president is present. If the president is absent from an association meeting, but a vice-president of the association is present, a vice-president nominated and confirmed by majority vote at the meeting must preside. If neither the president or a vice-president is present at an association meeting or the offices are vacant, an association member chosen by the members present must preside. (sec.128-ssec.1) The president of an association must preside at all association meetings at which the president is present. (sec.128-ssec.2) If the president is absent from an association meeting, but a vice-president of the association is present, a vice-president nominated and confirmed by majority vote at the meeting must preside. (sec.128-ssec.3) If neither the president or a vice-president is present at an association meeting or the offices are vacant, an association member chosen by the members present must preside.
A question at an association meeting is decided by a majority of the votes of the members present. Each member present at an association meeting has a vote on each question to be decided, and if the votes on a question are equal, the person presiding at the meeting also has a casting vote. (sec.129-ssec.1) A question at an association meeting is decided by a majority of the votes of the members present. (sec.129-ssec.2) Each member present at an association meeting has a vote on each question to be decided, and if the votes on a question are equal, the person presiding at the meeting also has a casting vote.
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This Act may be cited as the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 .
Section 512 (2) and schedule 2 commence on 1 January 2007. Section 512 (3) and schedule 3 commence on 1 January 2008. Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , this Act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation. (sec.2-ssec.1) Section 512 (2) and schedule 2 commence on 1 January 2007. (sec.2-ssec.2) Section 512 (3) and schedule 3 commence on 1 January 2008. (sec.2-ssec.3) Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , this Act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation.
This Act binds all persons including the State and, as far as the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Commonwealth and the other States. Subsection (1) does not make the State, the Commonwealth or another State liable to be prosecuted for an offence. (sec.3-ssec.1) This Act binds all persons including the State and, as far as the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Commonwealth and the other States. (sec.3-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not make the State, the Commonwealth or another State liable to be prosecuted for an offence.
This Act includes— provisions requiring young people to continue their schooling until they are 16 years or have completed year 10, whichever happens first; and provisions requiring young people to continue in education and training for a further period for the purpose of achieving a certificate of achievement, senior statement, certificate III or certificate IV. The Further Education and Training Act 2014 includes provisions about some of the eligible options available to young people during this further period of learning. The E(QCAA) Act includes provisions about keeping student accounts for young people to record their participation in education and training. s 4 amd 2006 No. 55 s 4 ; 2014 No. 3 s 114 sch 1 pt 2 ; 2014 No. 25 s 223 sch 1 pt 2 (sec.4-ssec.1) This Act includes— provisions requiring young people to continue their schooling until they are 16 years or have completed year 10, whichever happens first; and provisions requiring young people to continue in education and training for a further period for the purpose of achieving a certificate of achievement, senior statement, certificate III or certificate IV. (sec.4-ssec.2) The Further Education and Training Act 2014 includes provisions about some of the eligible options available to young people during this further period of learning. (sec.4-ssec.3) The E(QCAA) Act includes provisions about keeping student accounts for young people to record their participation in education and training.
The objects of this Act are— to make available to each Queensland child or young person a high-quality education that will— help maximise his or her educational potential; and enable him or her to become an effective and informed member of the community; and to provide universal access to high quality State education; and for chapter 10 — to implement initiatives to ensure young people participate in a period of education or training after they turn 16 years or complete year 10; and to outline a range of education and training options for them during this period. The objects are to be achieved mainly by— placing responsibilities on parents and the State in relation to the education of children and young people; and providing for the establishment of State educational institutions, and facilitating their operation as safe and supportive learning environments; and ensuring education programs are responsive to the individual needs of children and young people; and encouraging a parent’s involvement in his or her child’s education; and encouraging parental and community involvement in the operation of State educational institutions by enabling— the establishment of school councils for State schools; and the formation of parents and citizens associations for State instructional institutions. s 5 amd 2006 No. 55 s 5 (sec.5-ssec.1) The objects of this Act are— to make available to each Queensland child or young person a high-quality education that will— help maximise his or her educational potential; and enable him or her to become an effective and informed member of the community; and to provide universal access to high quality State education; and for chapter 10 — to implement initiatives to ensure young people participate in a period of education or training after they turn 16 years or complete year 10; and to outline a range of education and training options for them during this period. (sec.5-ssec.2) The objects are to be achieved mainly by— placing responsibilities on parents and the State in relation to the education of children and young people; and providing for the establishment of State educational institutions, and facilitating their operation as safe and supportive learning environments; and ensuring education programs are responsive to the individual needs of children and young people; and encouraging a parent’s involvement in his or her child’s education; and encouraging parental and community involvement in the operation of State educational institutions by enabling— the establishment of school councils for State schools; and the formation of parents and citizens associations for State instructional institutions.
To achieve the objects mentioned in section 5 (1) (c) , the chief executive may— carry on the following activities ( planning activities )— monitoring the operation and effectiveness of chapter 10 ; carrying out planning relating to the matters dealt with under chapter 10 ; developing strategies to better achieve the objects of chapter 10 ; and carry on the following activities ( re-engagement activities )— identifying young persons in the compulsory participation phase who are not participating full-time in an eligible option; giving them information about the options available to them; encouraging them to participate in a way that achieves the best learning outcomes for them; encouraging and helping their parents to play a role in the matters stated in subparagraphs (i) to (iii) . To help the chief executive carry on planning and re-engagement activities, the E(QCAA) Act , section 66 provides for information to be made available to the chief executive from student accounts kept by the QCAA for young persons in the compulsory participation phase. s 6 amd 2006 No. 55 s 6 ; 2014 No. 3 s 114 sch 1 pt 2
The principles intended to guide the achievement of this Act’s objects are the following— parents have the responsibility of choosing a suitable education environment for their children; education should be provided to a child or young person in a way that— provides positive learning experiences; and promotes a safe and supportive learning environment; and recognises his or her educational needs; children and young people should be actively involved in decisions affecting them to the extent that is appropriate having regard to their age and ability to understand; the State, parents, teachers, school communities and non-government entities should work collaboratively to foster a commitment to achieving the best educational outcomes for children and young people; for chapter 10 — the State should develop practical ways to improve the social, educational and employment outcomes of young people, including, in particular, those who are at risk of disengaging from education and training; and the State should foster a community commitment to young people by involving members of the community and community organisations in— developing education and training opportunities for young people; and re-engaging young people in education and training; and developing ways to improve the social outcomes of young people; and the State should work with parents to achieve the best outcomes for young people; and the State should work in consultation with non-government entities to achieve the objects of chapter 10 . s 7 amd 2006 No. 55 s 7
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