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MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION 262

Government Schools - Truancy

MR CORNWELL - asked the Minister for Education, and Training on notice on 11 August 1992:

(1) How many truants were there in ACT Government (a) primary schools; (b) high schools; and (c) colleges in (i) from May 1989; (ii) 1990 and (iii) 1991.

(2) If such records are kept , how many days did these truancies represent in each of the years in each level-of education.

MR WOOD - the answer to Mr Cornwells question is:

(1) Central records covering truancy are not maintained for ACT Government Schools. Accurate recording of absences from school is handled on an individual school basis.

(2) Not applicable.

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