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All state schools
This procedure outlines processes for state school principals for requesting parents to make Voluntary Financial Contributions (VFCs).
Section 56 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld) (EGPA) allows principals to request a VFC from parents to supplement government funding for instruction, administration and facilities.
VFCs are separate to the Student Resource Scheme (SRS). While both are voluntary, once a parent agrees to participate in the SRS, they are invoiced and any outstanding debts are recoverable. Requests for VFCs, on the other hand, are not fees and cannot be invoiced or recovered as outstanding debts.
VFCs may be administered by either the school or the Parents and Citizens Association (P&C), but not by a third party. The requirements of this procedure apply equally whether requests for VFCs are administered by the school or the P&C.
Term
Definition
In-kind
Contribution made in goods rather than money
Parent
Under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld) (EGPA), s.10 parent is defined as –
For the purposes of this procedure a parent also means carer, guardian and independent student.
Section 10 of the EGPA provides further information regarding the definition of a parent.
Previous seven years shown. Minor version updates not included.
2.0 Voluntary financial contributions
For further information, please contact: Finance Branch through the Services Catalogue Online (DoE employees only). Customers and users external to the department should email financialpolicy.finance@qed.qld.gov.au
Uncontrolled copy. Refer to the Department of Education Policy and Procedure Register to ensure you have the most current version of this document.
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