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This procedure outlines the responsibilities and processes for the allocation of state education to all students, including additional semesters beyond the basic semester allocation.
The Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld) (“the EGPA”) provides that all students enrolled in Queensland state schools are entitled to an allocation of state education. The basic allocation and remaining allocation encompass compulsory schooling and the compulsory participation phase.
If a student has been granted one or two additional semesters and then transfers to another state school prior to completing these semesters, the principal of the new school should not change the decision of the previous principal unless there is relevant, credible and significant new information. Changing an allocation decision should only occur in exceptional circumstances.
Term
Definition
Additional semesters
Refers to extra and further semesters of state education. In accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld), a student who does not have any remaining allocation may apply to the principal for no more than two extra semesters of state education (i.e. additional one or two semesters). A student who does not have any remaining allocation and who has been granted two additional semesters of state education may apply to the regional director for no more than four further semesters (i.e. additional 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th semesters).
Basic allocation
The basic allocation of state education is 26 semesters for all students who begin schooling in the Preparatory (Prep) Year before they turn six years and six months. This allocation is irrespective of the student’s prior registration in a pre-Prep program or a special education program prior to the Prep Year.
Compulsory schooling
A child is of compulsory school age if the child is at least six years and six months, and less than 16 years. However, a child is no longer of compulsory school age if they have completed Year 10. Each parent of a child who is of compulsory school age must ensure the child is enrolled at a state school or non-state school; and ensure the child attends the state school or non-state school, on every school day, for the educational program in which the child is enrolled, unless the parent has a reasonable excuse.
Compulsory participation phase
A young person's compulsory participation phase starts when s/he stops being of compulsory school age (i.e. turns 16 or completes Year 10 whichever comes first) and ends when the person:
Decision-maker
A decision-maker, for the purpose of allocation of state education, is the relevant delegate of the Director-General.
Remaining allocation
For a student who received a basic allocation, the remaining allocation is the basic allocation less the number of semesters of state education already provided to the student.
Previous seven years shown. Minor version updates not included.
2.0 SMS-PR-013: Allocation of State Education
3.0 Allocation of State Education
4.0 Allocation of state education
For further information, please contact your closest regional office.
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