Western Australian Consolidated Acts

SCHOOL EDUCATION ACT 1999 - SECT 72

72 .         Principal may exempt child from particular classes

        (1)         A parent of a child at a government school may in writing request the principal to grant an exemption for the child from attendance at classes at which a particular part of a course of study is taught.

        (2)         Where such a request is made the principal may grant an exemption in terms of subsection (1) if the principal is satisfied that the request — 

            (a)         is made on the grounds of conscientious objection; and

            (b)         satisfies any requirements contained in the CEO’s Instructions under section 233 in respect of the granting of exemptions under this section.

        (3)         An exemption under this section — 

            (a)         may be granted subject to conditions; and

            (b)         may be revoked if any condition is not observed.