Education (General Provisions) Act 2006
sec.19Consultation
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sec.19 Consultation
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.
- (a) the school community;
- (b) if there is a school council for the school—the school council;
- (c) if there is an association formed for the school—the association.
- (a) the school communities;
- (b) if there is a school council established for any of the schools—the school council;
- (c) if there is an association formed for any of the schools—the association.