SCHOOL EDUCATION ACT 1999 - SECT 166

SCHOOL EDUCATION ACT 1999 - SECT 166

166 .         Directions to comply

        (1)         The chief executive officer may give a written direction to the governing body of a registered school at any time if —

            (a)         not satisfied as to any matter referred to in section 160(1); or

            (b)         not satisfied that any condition of the school’s registration is being complied with.

        (2)         A direction is to be in writing and is to —

            (a)         identify —

                  (i)         the matter that the chief executive officer is not satisfied as to; or

                  (ii)         the condition that the chief executive officer is not satisfied is being complied with;

                and

            (b)         specify —

                  (i)         any remedial action required in respect of the matter or condition; and

                  (ii)         if relevant, the period of time within which the action is to be taken.

        (3)         If a matter identified under subsection (2)(a)(i) is a failure to observe a standard determined by the Minister under section 159, then the standard is also to be identified in the direction.

        (4)         The governing body of a registered school must ensure that a direction given in relation to the school is complied with.

        (5)         The chief executive officer may withdraw a direction if satisfied that the direction has been complied with or is no longer required.

        [Section 166 inserted: No. 28 of 2014 s. 11.]