THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES (REGISTRATION, ACCREDITATION AND STANDARDS) BILL 2009 IS RELEASED FOR CONSULTATION

The Bill proposes wide ranging and complex procedures for investigation of complaints and the imposition of disciplinary action against a school or individuals, including Board members. It raises the potential risk that Independent schools would become embedded in centralised government administration.

The Bill is a very significant legislation for the future of Independent schools. The AISSA successfully undertakes significant lobbying activity to address the fundamental concerns of member schools, particularly regarding the extensive powers of the new regulatory board beyond the registration of schools and early childhood services.

 

The Education and Early Childhood Services (Registration and Standards) Bill passes in 2011, establishing new school and early childhood regulatory arrangements. Prior to the passage of the legislation, the AISSA continues to seek improvements to the proposed Bill by collaborating with government representatives.