Western Australian Consolidated Acts

SCHOOL EDUCATION ACT 1999 - SECT 159

159 .         Matters to be considered by Minister

        (1)         The Minister, in determining an application for registration, or for renewal of registration, of a school is to take into account — 

            (a)         the location of the premises to be used by the school;

            (b)         the school’s curriculum;

            (c)         the year levels of education to be provided;

            (d)         the number of days in each year on which the school is to be open for instruction;

            (e)         the qualifications of the teachers;

            (f)         the school buildings, if any;

            (g)         the facilities to be provided;

            (h)         the number of children to attend the school;

                  (i)         the enrolment and attendance procedures;

            (j)         the means by which disputes and complaints about the provision of education at the school may be dealt with;

            (k)         the arrangements (if any) for board and lodging for students on school premises or premises associated with the school;

            (l)         the sufficiency of the school’s financial resources; and

            (m)         any other matter prescribed by the regulations.

        (2)         The Minister may determine standards in respect of the matters referred to in subsection (1) and is to determine any standard in accordance with consultation procedures prescribed by the regulations.