| State special school enrolment (additional requirements) procedure | 946 | | | 4/12/2025 2:59:50 AM | 4/12/2025 2:59:50 AM | the policy) being met; and
the state special school is able to cater for the educational needs of the prospective student an Application for internal review of special school | STS_ListItem_850 | | | | | | | | | | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | html | False | | aspx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/policiesandprocedures | {DF49A9AF-3647-4917-ADCF-9102F42824D9} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Default.js | 846;16 | 846 |
| Flowchart 1: Managing student health support needs at school | 6082 | | | 19/08/2021 3:24:32 AM | 19/08/2021 3:24:32 AM | at https:// ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/pp/managing-students-health-support-needs-at-school and parent/carer collaborate to manage risks in curriculum activities and special events | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | | | | | | | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | pdf | False | | pdf | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | {E45C7193-A638-4CC0-A0E0-EC0737EA8925} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_PDF.js | 848;15 | 848 |
| Enrolment in state primary, secondary and special schools procedure | 852 | | | 10/12/2025 1:45:10 AM | 10/12/2025 1:45:10 AM | student to be enrolled in a state special school as outlined in the State special school enrolment (additional requirements) procedure State special school principals only | STS_ListItem_850 | | | | | | | | | | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | html | False | | aspx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/policiesandprocedures | {0BDCDB4E-5E07-4F04-BCE9-629968E6FF66} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Default.js | 846;16 | 846 |
| Parent/carer factsheet – Queensland state special schools | 6583 | | | 1/02/2024 12:57:00 AM | 1/02/2024 12:57:00 AM | regional office regarding your child’s needs and their eligibility for enrolment in a state special school When can I apply to enrol my child in a state special school | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | | | What do state special schools do? | 5DFC1641 | | | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | docx | False | | docx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | {879D8D27-4762-41D8-9269-2B68D1219A58} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Word.js | 852;1 | 852 |
| State special school enrolment parent consent and information | 6797 | | | 4/03/2021 12:15:00 AM | 4/03/2021 12:15:00 AM | to enrol your child in a state special school, the department needs information about your child’s disability and the supports they need to access and participate in education | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | | | | | | | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | docx | False | | docx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | {A5F24350-E3B8-433F-A6DE-9F76CC703539} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Word.js | 852;1 | 852 |
| Living Away from Home Allowances Scheme (LAFHAS) procedure | 1309 | | | 19/11/2024 1:24:01 AM | 19/11/2024 1:24:01 AM | supports eligible Queensland families whose children need to live away from home to attend at LAFHAS@qed.qld.gov.au to request an additional special circumstances form to have the | STS_ListItem_850 | | | | | | | | | | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | html | False | | aspx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/policiesandprocedures | {61802DA1-9C3C-48F0-99E2-047181FFF6A8} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Default.js | 846;16 | 846 |
| Fact sheet for parents – NDIS provider access to Queensland state schools | 6413 | | | 10/02/2021 11:19:37 PM | 10/02/2021 11:19:37 PM | and may ask to talk to you about your child’s needs including their educational needs The school principal needs to consider the needs of your child, other students at the | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | | | | | | | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | pdf | False | | pdf | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | {EDAD38B9-7D52-4769-A950-DB404B0AB71A} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_PDF.js | 848;15 | 848 |
| State special school enrolment decision-making guidelines | 6796 | | | 3/12/2025 4:09:00 AM | 3/12/2025 4:09:00 AM | The state special school is able to cater for the prospective student’s needs 23 The special school is able to cater for the educational needs of the child or young person | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | | | State special school enrolment ;decision-making guidelines;(Updated November 2023);Introduction ;Enrolment in state special schools;About the guidelines;Our principles;Principle 1 – Evidence-based decision-making;Principle 2 – Transparency ;Principle 3 – Timeliness ;Best practice decision-making ;Evidence required to satisfy the enrolment requirements for enrolment in state special schools;State special school eligibility (“person with a disability” criteria) policy criteria ;
The state special school is able to cater for the prospective student’s needs;Temporary attendance;Students transferring from one state special school to another ;Legislation
Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld)
Education (General Provisions) Regulation 2017 (Qld)
Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth)
Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Cwlth)
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cwlth)
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld)
Delegations/authorisations
Legislative Delegations – Delegation of Director-General’s Powers
Related policies and strategic documents
Equity and Excellence
Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service
Inclusive education policy
Department of Education Strategic Plan 2025-2029
State special school eligibility (‘person with a disability’ criteria) policy
Related procedures
Enrolment in state primary, secondary and special schools
State special school enrolment (additional requirements)
Managing students' health support needs at school
Supporting students with asthma and/or at risk of anaphylaxis at school
Guidelines
K-12 curriculum, assessment and reporting framework
A whole school approach to differentiated teaching and learning
Parent and community engagement framework
Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework
Source materials;Supporting information/websites;Supporting information/websites
Education Adjustment Program (EAP) Verification in the Category of Intellectual Disability Handbook
Parent/carer factsheet – Queensland state special schools
Inclusive education
Supports at school for students with intellectual disability – enrolment options
Retention and disposal schedule**
**Please note, even if the student application was not successful or withdrawn, schools are required to temporarily store information regarding admissions, and destroy it five years after it was last actioned.
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| Quick reference guide - Who needs a blue card or exemption card | 7039 | | | 8/10/2025 1:35:06 AM | 8/10/2025 1:35:06 AM | : • a parent who has a child in or swimming lessons where children may need assistance dressing • day excursions where children may need assistance with toileting • Valid card must be | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | | | | | | | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | pdf | False | | pdf | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | {50AD3F1C-90EE-47F3-A1CA-40E351844C81} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_PDF.js | 848;15 | 848 |
| Inclusive education policy | 1373 | | | 21/07/2025 7:00:56 AM | 21/07/2025 7:00:56 AM | with their similar-aged peers but adjustments are not made to meet their individual needs in highly individualised programs, including through special schools and academies | STS_ListItem_850 | | | | | | | | | | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | html | False | | aspx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/policiesandprocedures | {F65DBDEB-A7E3-4376-8E24-30A69D59F35E} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Default.js | 846;16 | 846 |