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MINISTER FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 356

Capital Bible Church School

MS FOLLETT - asked the Minister for Health, Education and the Arts on notice on 12 March 1991:

(1) Is the Minister aware of the Capital Bible Church School at Hawker, and when was he first informed of its operation.

(2) How long has the school been operating.

(3) From what premises does the school operate.

(4) Do these premises meet the guidelines for the

registration of schools.

(5) How many children currently attend the school.

(6) Is it true that the school is not registered under the Education Act 1937.

(7) Has the school applied for registration under the Act.

(8) Is it true that the courses taught at the school are not accredited courses, with the result that children leaving the school will (a) receive no publicly recognised school qualification; (b) be unable to gain recognition at ACT secondary colleges for courses undertaken at the school; and (c) be unable to gain direct admission to ACT tertiary institutions.

(9) If the answer to (6) above is yes, does this mean that (a) the proprietor or principal teacher at the school is liable to a penalty under the Act; and (b) parents or guardians of children attending the school are liable to a penalty under the Act.

(10) What action has the Ministers Department taken to protect the interests of children attending the school.

(11) What action will the Minister take to (a) protect the right of the children attending the school to receive an education which gives them the same opportunities for further education and employment as other ACT children; and (b) ensure that the provisions of the Education Act 1937 re enforced.

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