| State special school enrolment (additional requirements) procedure | 946 | | | 6/10/2026 1:33:44 AM | 6/10/2026 1:33:44 AM | Consider applications for enrolment in state special schools and advise the applicant/s and proposed state special school principal of their decision as outlined in | STS_ListItem_850 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 | 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 |
| Enrolment in state primary, secondary and special schools procedure | 852 | | | 2/10/2026 12:27:31 AM | 2/10/2026 12:27:31 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 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 | 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 |
| Factsheet for special school principals - Enrolling current special school students | 819 | | | 2/10/2026 6:08:00 AM | 2/10/2026 6:08:00 AM | changes, a prospective Queensland state special school principal can directly approve the enrolment of a current special school student where they are satisfied that enrolment | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | 154 | 154 | Fact sheet for special school principals
Enrolling current special school students
;Principal reviews available evidence to determine whether the student continues to meet special school enrolment requirements
Student is identified as a current state special school student
Parent submits enrolment application
Enrolment officer enters application details into OneSchool
Not satisfied
NOTE: Preliminary view NOT required
Application referred to the chief executive (or delegate) for decision
Principal approves enrolment
Satisfied
Satisfied
Not satisfied
Decision-maker refers the application to the special school principal for processing
Substitutes the original decision and approves enrolment
Confirms the original decision and refuses enrolment
Internal review
;Principal receives a notification and a
Special school transfer record is created in OneSchool
with a summary of available evidence
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| Queensland state special schools - Parent/carer frequently asked questions | 6583 | | | 2/10/2026 1:01:00 AM | 2/10/2026 1:01:00 AM | to enrol your child in a state special school by completing an Application for student enrolment and a State special school enrolment parent consent and information form | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | 9183 | 165 | Frequently asked questions | 32DA4E22 | | | | 0 | 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 |
| Quick reference guide - Special school enrolment process and forms | 6595 | | | 2/10/2026 6:56:00 AM | 2/10/2026 6:56:00 AM | in conjunction with the procedure, the Special school eligibility (person with disability criteria) policy and Special school enrolment decision-making guidelines | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | 5740 | 121 | Special school enrolment process and forms;Quick Reference Guide;About this Guide;Special school enrolment process;Document Overview;OneSchool functionality;The process and the steps can be found in OneSchool help materials (search for ‘Special School enrolment’).;More information;Flowcharts | 21B68601;723FABBA;796C7BAA;1AA1276E;209B8322;7B0EC358;3AE75816;55B59237;2865544E | | | | 0 | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | docx | False | | docx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | {B6160E50-AF72-4938-8A26-50F6F008A27A} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Word.js | 852;1 | 852 |
| State special school enrolment decision-making guidelines | 6796 | | | 1/10/2026 6:17:00 AM | 1/10/2026 6:17:00 AM | in State Primary, Secondary and Special Schools procedure (the school enrolment procedure) and the State special school enrolment (additional requirements) procedure (the | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | 9959 | 181 | ;October 2026;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 ;Designing a regional process;Supporting consistent decision-making;Moderation process;Timeliness and indicative decision-making timeframes;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
Brighter Futures
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
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| State special school enrolment parent consent and information form | 6797 | | | 4/03/2021 12:15:00 AM | 4/03/2021 12:15:00 AM | please contact your child’s current state school, or proposed state special school in the first instance More information about Queensland state special schools is available at | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | 4021 | 79 | | | | | | 0 | 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 |
| Application for internal review of special school enrolment ineligibility | 6315 | | | 1/10/2025 6:45:00 AM | 1/10/2025 6:45:00 AM | to refuse enrolment at a state special school you must complete the attached Application for internal review of special school enrolment ineligibilty form and provide it to the | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | 1651 | 62 | | | | | | 0 | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | docx | False | | docx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | {29FF64C5-A12A-4505-8B25-2B9156F67797} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Word.js | 852;1 | 852 |
| Information notice – Requirements for enrolment in a state special school not satisfied | 6347 | | | 6/05/2021 1:36:00 AM | 6/05/2021 1:36:00 AM | In arriving at this decision, the be eligible for enrolment in a state special school all criteria outlined in the Special school eligibility (“person with a disability” criteria | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | 930 | 39 | | | | | | 0 | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | docx | False | | docx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | {D6B7DB60-B6D6-457F-9D4D-981C634D718E} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Word.js | 852;1 | 852 |
| Temporary attendance in a state special school – Registration and agreement | 6906 | | | 4/03/2021 12:24:00 AM | 4/03/2021 12:24:00 AM | temporary attendance is not enrolment at the special school, as it is yet to be determined that the prospective student is eligible to be enrolled in the special school | STS_ListItem_DocumentLibrary | | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/Forms/AllItems.aspx | 3779 | 66 | Privacy notice;Parties to the agreement;Temporary attendance agreement between [insert name of state special school] (on behalf of the Department of Education) and [insert name of parent/s] for the temporary attendance of [insert student name]
at [insert name of state special school] Special School, in [insert year level].;Role of the school;The roles and responsibility of the school should be clearly defined in the agreement.;Role of parents;Termination and/or suspension of temporary attendance;Upon enrolment, the state special school principal will determine the allocation of state education in accordance with the Act for the student, considering the student’s period of temporary attendance, whether or not the student has been previously enrolled in a state school, and whether or not the student’s enrolment first occurs in the Preparatory year. | 388AE171;3C60C6BB;1D3BA2A2;4D0CBA07;7C498F02;5E75C2C0;5F7D0831;7DE553B0 | | | | 0 | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | docx | False | | docx | | https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au | {B9DB269F-37B1-4494-8633-32713E68B5F6} | | | ~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Z1/Skins/CUESearch/DisplayTemplates/Item_Word.js | 852;1 | 852 |