Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Education and Training Reform Act 2006 - SECT 2.1.4.

Parent to notify school of absence

2.1.4. Parent to notify school of absence



(1) The principal of, or a teacher at, a registered school at which a child of
compulsory school age is enrolled may ask a parent of the child for an
explanation of the reason for the child's failure to attend the school at a
time when the school was open for the child's instruction.

(2) The principal must ensure that record in writing is made of the reason (if
any) given by the parent.