Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

EDUCATION ACT 2004 - SECT 37

In this part:

"half-year" means a period of 6 months ending on 30 June or 31 December.

"money", of a school, means money allocated to the school by the chief executive or otherwise received by the school.

Examples of money otherwise received

voluntary financial contributions, other donations and sponsorships

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

"parents and citizens association", of a school, means

        (a)     the entity declared under section 40 (Declaration of parents and citizens associations in certain circumstances) to be the parents and citizens association of the school; or

        (b)     if there is no declaration under that section for the school—the parents and citizens association incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 or the Associations Incorporation Act 1953 (repealed) in relation to the school.

"prescribed period", for a term of office of a member of a school board (other than the principal), means the period—

        (a)     beginning on whichever of the following is later:

              (i)     1 April in the year of the member's election or appointment;

              (ii)     the date of the member's election or appointment; and

        (b)     ending at the end of the March at least 12 months, and not more than 24 months, after the beginning of the period.

"school" means a government school, but does not include a preschool.

"small school" means a school (other than a school-related institution) where fewer than 4 teachers are employed.

"student" means a student who attends classes at a school for at least 12 hours per week.