Commonwealth Numbered Acts(1) The Minister may make a determination authorising payment of financial assistance to a State for expenditure for a program year connected with non-government schools (including schools providing special education) in the State to improve the learning outcomes of students who are educationally disadvantaged.
(2) The total amount authorised to be paid to a State under this section for a program year must not be more than the amount worked out using the formula:

"strategic assistance amount" means the amount in column 3 of the table in Part 2 of Schedule 8 for the program year.