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School Education Act 1999

Part 4Non‑government schools

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Part 4 — Non‑government schools

Terms used 123
Term used: chief executive officer 125
Delegation by chief executive officer 125
Minister may direct chief executive officer 125

Division 2 — Offences

Establishing or conducting an unregistered school 126
Making false representations 127

156A. Schools to be conducted in accordance with registered information 127

156B. Notice to be given to CEO about changes to governing bodies of schools 128

156C. Minister or CEO may require information about registered schools 129

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