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Note 1  The dictionary at the end of this regulation defines certain terms used in this regulation, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere in this regulation.

For example, the signpost definition ‘parental responsibility—see the Children and Young People Act 2008, section 15.’ means that the term ‘parental responsibility’ is defined in that section and the definition applies to this regulation.

Note 2  A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire regulation unless the definition, or another provision of the regulation, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).

[1.2]  Part 4

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Part 4   Home education

7  Information for registration application—Act, s 131 (2) (b)

The following information is prescribed:

(a) the full names of the child’s parents;

(b) the parents’ contact details;

Examples

• email address

• phone number

• postal address

(c) a certified copy of a document that shows the parents have parental responsibility for the child;

Examples

• child’s birth certificate

• adoption order under the Adoption Act 1993, pt 3

• parentage declaration under the Parentage Act 2004, s 19

(d) a certified copy of a document that proves the parents’ home address;

Note The parents must tell the director-general within 28 days if the child stops living, or usually living, in the ACT (see Act, s 132 (1) (e) (ii)).

(e) a certified copy of the child’s—

(i) birth certificate; or

(ii) if the birth certificate is not available—passport or another document that the director general is satisfied identifies the child;

(f) the full name by which the child is known, if different from the name on the document provided under paragraph (e);

(g) the address of the home base from which the home education will be carried out;

(h) information about any medical or special needs of the child that may affect the child’s educational needs or progress.

8  Conditions of registration for home education—Act, s 132 (1) (h)

(1) The following conditions are prescribed:

(a) if registration of a child for home education is new registration—the parents must—

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