Education (Update) Amendment Act 2017

1: Title
This Act is the Education (Update) Amendment Act 2017.
2: Commencement
1: Sections 124 126 127 128(1) 129(1) 136 156(2) 161(2)
2: Sections 9 10 30(1) and (3) 156(3)
3: Sections 128(2) 129(2)
4: Sections 22 25 98 section 20
5: Sections 39(4) 41(2) and (5) 43 60 68 158(2)
a: a date appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council:
b: 1 January 2023.
5A: Section 95 section 20
6: One or more orders may be made under subsections (4) and (5) bringing different provisions into force on different dates.
7: The rest of this Act comes into force on 19 May 2017. Section 2(4) replaced 14 May 2019 section 20(1) Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 2(5) replaced 14 May 2019 section 20(2) Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 2(5A) inserted 14 May 2019 section 20(2) Education Amendment Act 2019
1: Amendments to Education Act 1989
3: Principal Act
This Part Education Act 1989 principal Act 2017-05-19 Education Act 1989 See section 2(7) 2017-07-01 Education Act 1989 See section 2(1) 2017-07-03 Education Act 1989 See section 2(2) 2018-01-01 Education Act 1989 See section 2(3) 2019-05-14 Education Act 1989 ss 22, 25, 95, and 98 (see s 2(4) and (5A) above) 2023-01-01 Education Act 1989 or earlier by OIC (see section 2(5) and (6))
4: New Part 1AA inserted
After section 1
1AA: Early childhood and compulsory education: statement of National Education and Learning Priorities
1A: Minister may issue statement of National Education and Learning Priorities
1: The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette
2: A statement issued under this section—
a: must be consistent with the objectives set out in subsection (3); and
b: may include statements of the diversity of education provision; and
c: must specify the date on which it comes into effect; and
d: remains in effect for a period of 5 years unless earlier withdrawn or replaced by notice in the Gazette
e: must be published on an Internet site maintained by the Ministry.
3: The objectives of the system for education and learning that is provided for in the specified Parts (that is, early childhood and compulsory education) are—
a: to focus on helping each child and young person to attain educational achievement to the best of his or her potential; and
b: to promote the development, in each child and young person, of the following abilities and attributes:
i: resilience, determination, confidence, and creative and critical thinking:
ii: good social skills and the ability to form good relationships:
iii: participation in community life and fulfilment of civic and social responsibilities:
iv: preparedness for work; and
c: to instil in each child and young person an appreciation of the importance of the following:
i: the inclusion within society of different groups and persons with different personal characteristics:
ii: the diversity of society:
iii: cultural knowledge, identity, and the different official languages:
iv: the Treaty of Waitangi and te reo Māori.
4: Before issuing a statement under this section, the Minister must consult with those stakeholders in the early childhood and compulsory education sectors that he or she considers ought to be consulted.
5: Minor changes to a statement issued under this section—
a: may be made without fulfilling the consultation requirements in subsection (4)
b: do not, for the purposes of subsection (2)(d)
6: A statement issued under this section is neither a legislative instrument nor a disallowable instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2012, and does not have to be presented to the House of Representatives under section 41 of that Act.
7: Except as provided in subsection (2)(a) subsection (3)
8: In this section, specified Parts 3A Part 33
5: Section 2 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 2(1) integration integrated State integrated school
a: provides education with a special character; and
b: has been established as a State integrated school under section 421
2: In section 2(1) enrolment scheme under section 11H or developed under section 11IA
3: In section 2(1) registered school State school, a State integrated school,
4:
5:
6: Section 5(4) repealed 14 May 2019 section 21 Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 5(5) repealed 14 May 2019 section 21 Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 5(6) repealed 14 May 2019 section 21 Education Amendment Act 2019
6: New section 2A inserted (Transitional, savings, and related provisions)
After section 2
2A: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1
7: Section 3 amended (Right to free primary and secondary education)
In section 3 or the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975
8: Section 4D amended (Boards to reimburse the Crown for expenditure in respect of international students)
In section 4D(3A) an integrated school a State integrated school
9: Section 5 replaced (Restrictions on enrolment at primary school)
Replace section 5
5: Restrictions on enrolment at primary school
1: The following persons must not be enrolled or continue to be enrolled at a primary school or in a class below form 3 at a composite school:
a: a child under 5, unless subsection (2)
b: a child who turned 14 in a previous year:
c: a child who, in the opinion of the Secretary,—
i: has completed the work of form 2; or
ii: has completed the work equivalent to form 2.
2: A child under 5 may be enrolled or continue to be enrolled at a primary school or in a class below form 3 at a composite school if—
a: the school has adopted a cohort entry policy; and
b: the child is enrolled or continues to be enrolled according to that policy.
3: A child under 5 who is enrolled under subsection (2)
10: New sections 5A to 5C inserted
After section 5
5A: Cohort entry policy
1: A State school, State integrated school, or partnership school kura hourua may adopt or revoke a cohort entry policy if the school consults and gives notice in accordance with section 5C
2: A cohort entry policy must—
a: apply to all children aged 4 or 5 who have not previously enrolled in a registered school or an enrolling community of online learning; and
b: provide that a child may only be enrolled on a term start date determined in accordance with section 5B
3: Despite a school having a cohort entry policy in place, a child may be enrolled on a date that is later than the date determined under the policy if the later date—
a: is a term start date; and
b: otherwise complies with this Act.
4: In this section and section 5B term start date
5B: Determining term start dates under cohort entry policy
1: If a school has a cohort entry policy in place, the term start date on which a child may be enrolled in the school must be determined in accordance with this section.
2: A child whose fifth birthday is on or after a mid-term and before the next mid-term, may not be enrolled until the term start date of that next term.
3: The Minister may, before 1 July in any year, prescribe the mid-term dates for the next year.
4: If the Minister has not prescribed mid-term dates for a year, the same mid-term dates as the year before will apply.
5C: Adoption or revocation of cohort entry policy
1: When developing a proposed cohort entry policy for a school, a board must take all reasonable steps to discover and consider the views of the following persons about the policy and whether it is generally acceptable:
a: parents of students at the school:
b: employees of the board at the school:
c: early childhood services in the local community:
d: parents of prospective students of the school.
2: When considering whether to revoke a cohort entry policy, a board must take all reasonable steps to discover and consider the views of the persons described in subsection (1)
3: A board must take all reasonable steps to give notice of at least 1 term to the Secretary and the persons described in subsection (1)
11: Sections 7 and 7A repealed
Section 11 repealed 14 May 2019 section 22 Education Amendment Act 2019
12: Section 11B amended (Interpretation)
In section 11B reasonably convenient school an integrated school a State integrated school
13: Section 11H amended (Process for developing and adopting enrolment scheme)
In section 11H(4)(c) an integrated school a State integrated school
14: New section 11IA inserted (Development of enrolment scheme by Secretary)
After section 11I
11IA: Development of enrolment scheme by Secretary
1: If a board receives a notice under section 11H(1) and if an enrolment scheme is not developed by it within a reasonable period, the Secretary may develop an enrolment scheme for the school.
2: In developing an enrolment scheme, the Secretary must—
a: follow the process set out in section 11H(3) and (4) as if he or she was the board; and
b: be satisfied of the matters listed in section 11I(1).
3: A board must implement an enrolment scheme developed under this section.
4: The Secretary must specify, in the enrolment scheme, the date on which the scheme commences.
5: Section 11K(1) and (2) does not apply to an enrolment scheme made under this section.
15: Section 11J amended (Information about school’s enrolment scheme)
In section 11J(1) adopts an enrolment scheme or implements an enrolment scheme developed under section 11IA
16: Section 11K amended (Commencement of enrolment scheme)
After section 11K(2)
2A: An enrolment scheme developed under section 11IA
17: Section 11M amended (Amendment of enrolment scheme)
In section 11M(1) adopted an enrolment scheme or implemented an enrolment scheme under section 11IA
18: Section 11P amended (Secretary may direct board to enrol applicant)
1: Replace section 11P(2)
2: The Secretary may direct the board of a State school to enrol an applicant whose application for enrolment it has declined if he or she is satisfied that—
a: the board has declined the application on the ground that the applicant is not living in the school’s home zone, but in fact he or she is living in the zone; or
b: not giving a direction would be so disadvantageous to the applicant that overriding the enrolment scheme is justified.
2A: The power in subsection (2)(b)
2: In section 11P(4) an integrated school a State integrated school
19: Section 11PB amended (Enrolment schemes of certain State schools)
1: In section 11PB(1) integrated schools, State integrated schools, State schools that are accredited as enrolling communities of online learning,
2: After section 11PB(1)(c)
ca: in the case of an enrolling community of online learning operated by a State school, the application of the sections must not result in inconsistency with conditions set by the Minister under section 35X
3: In section 11PB(1)(d) section 155 section 156
4: In section 11PB(1)(f)
a: replace an integrated school a State integrated school
b: replace the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975 Part 33
20: Section 16 amended (Secretary’s powers when excluded student younger than 16)
1: In section 16(1)(b) an integrated school a State integrated school
2:
3: Section 20(2) repealed 14 May 2019 section 23 Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 20(3) repealed 14 May 2019 section 23 Education Amendment Act 2019
21: Section 17 amended (Board’s powers when suspended student 16 or older)
In section 17(3) any of paragraphs (a) to (c) of subsection (1) subsection (1)(a) to (c)
22: Section 17B amended (Who may attend board meeting concerning suspensions)
In section 17B
2: Instead of attending and speaking at a meeting of the board in person, the student, the student’s parents, and their representatives may attend and speak by way of telephone conference or video link.
3: A telephone conference or video link may be used only if the student and his or her parents have requested the use of a telephone conference or video link (as the case may be).
23: Section 17D amended (Re-enrolment of excluded or expelled student)
In section 17D(3) an integrated school a State integrated school
24: Section 18AA amended (Secretary may make rules)
In section 18AA(3) clause 8 clause 40
25: Section 20 replaced (New Zealand citizens and residents between 6 and 16 to go to school)
Replace section 20
20: New Zealand citizens and residents between 6 and 16 must be enrolled at registered school
1: Every person who is a New Zealand citizen or resident must, during the period beginning on the person’s sixth birthday and ending on the person’s 16th birthday, be enrolled at a registered school.
2: Before a child’s seventh birthday, the child is not required to be enrolled at any school more than 3 kilometres walking distance from the child’s residence.
3: Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to international students.
4: This section is subject to anything else in this Act. Section 25 amended 14 May 2019 section 24(1) Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 25 amended 14 May 2019 section 24(2) Education Amendment Act 2019
26: Section 21 amended (Long term exemptions from enrolment)
Section 26 repealed 14 May 2019 section 25 Education Amendment Act 2019
27: Section 22 amended (Secretary may exempt from enrolment)
Section 27 repealed 14 May 2019 section 25 Education Amendment Act 2019
28: Section 23 amended (Effect of exemption)
Section 28 repealed 14 May 2019 section 25 Education Amendment Act 2019
29: Section 24 amended (Penalty for failure to enrol)
Section 29 repealed 14 May 2019 section 25 Education Amendment Act 2019
30: Section 25 amended (Students required to enrol must attend school)
1: Replace section 25(1)
1: Except as provided in this Act, every student of a registered school who fits into either or both of the following categories is required to attend the school whenever it is open:
a: a student who is required by section 20
b: a student who is aged 4 or 5 and is enrolled at a registered school.
2:
3: After section 25(3)
3A: Despite subsections (1)
a: the child’s parents, the principal, and the Secretary may agree a plan to help the transition of the child to school, depending on the particular needs of the child; and
b: the child is required to attend school in accordance with the plan. Section 30(2) repealed 14 May 2019 section 26 Education Amendment Act 2019
31: Section 25A amended (Release from tuition on religious or cultural grounds)
In section 25A(1B) an integrated school a State integrated school
32: Section 28 replaced (Secretary may require parents of certain children to enrol them at correspondence school)
Section 32 repealed 14 May 2019 section 27 Education Amendment Act 2019
33: Section 29 amended (Penalty for irregular attendance)
Section 33 repealed 14 May 2019 section 27 Education Amendment Act 2019
34: Section 30 amended (Employment of school-age children)
Section 34 repealed 14 May 2019 section 27 Education Amendment Act 2019
35: New section 35GA and cross-heading inserted
After section 35G Statement of National Education and Learning Priorities
35GA: Manager must have regard to statement of National Education and Learning Priorities
The manager of a school registered under section 35A must,—
a: in operating the school, have regard to any statement of National Education and Learning Priorities; and
b: ensure that, in developing and delivering the curriculum, the school’s principal and staff have regard to any statement of National Education and Learning Priorities.
36: Section 35Q amended (Suspensions and expulsions of students from private schools to be notified to Secretary)
1: In section 35Q(2)(b) an integrated school a State integrated school
2: Section 36(2) repealed 14 May 2019 section 28 Education Amendment Act 2019
37: New section 35S and cross-heading inserted
After section 35R Powers of entry and inspection
35S: Entry where private school suspected of being unregistered
1: A person who holds an authorisation under section 78A(2), and who has reasonable cause to believe that any premises are being used as a private school in contravention of section 35R, may apply for a warrant to enter the premises.
2: An application for a warrant must be in writing, on oath, and be made to a District Court Judge, Justice of the Peace, or Registrar or Deputy Registrar of any court.
3: A warrant may be issued on an application under subsection (1)
4: A warrant issued under subsection (3)
a: a reference to this section; and
b: the full name of the person authorised; and
c: a description of the premises concerned; and
d: the date on which it was issued and the date on which it expires.
5: A warrant issued under subsection (3)
6: A person acting under a warrant under subsection (3)
a: on first entering the premises; and
b: whenever subsequently reasonably required to do so by that occupier. 1989 No 80 s 78B
38: New Part 3A inserted
Section 38 repealed 14 May 2019 section 29 Education Amendment Act 2019
39: Section 60 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 60 board staff Chief Review Officer domestic student international student national education guidelines review officer Teachers Council
2: In section 60 community of learning section 71C
3:
4: In section 60 charter Section 39(3) repealed 14 May 2019 section 30 Education Amendment Act 2019
40: New cross-heading above section 60A inserted
After section 60 Curriculum and performance
41: Section 60A amended (National education guidelines)
1: Replace the heading to section 60A Curriculum statements and national performance measures
2: Repeal section 60A(1)(a)
3: In section 60A(1)(b) (that is to say , which are
4: In section 60A(1)(b) schooling): schooling:
5: Replace section 60A(1)(c)
c: national performance measures
6: Repeal section 60A(2)(c)
42: Section 60B amended (Consultation about treatment of health curriculum)
In section 60B(2) school community an integrated school a State integrated school
43: Sections 61 to 63B replaced
Replace sections 61 to 63B
61: Teaching and learning programmes
The board of a school must ensure that the school’s principal and staff develop and implement teaching and learning programmes that—
a: give effect to any foundation curriculum policy statements and national curriculum statements in force under section 60A; and
b:
c: give the school’s students access to a nationally and internationally recognised qualifications system.
62: Monitoring of and reporting on student performance
1: The board of a school must ensure that the school’s principal and staff monitor and evaluate the performance of the school’s students.
2: Monitoring and evaluating must include, but is not limited to, monitoring and evaluating the performance of the students in relation to—
a: any foundation curriculum policy statements and national curriculum statements in force under section 60A; and
b: any qualification systems referred to in section 61(c) that are offered at the school.
3: The board must ensure that information about a student’s performance is given to the student’s parents in a timely manner and in a form that is readily understandable.
4: The board must report to the Secretary, to its school community, and to parents on the performance of the school’s students in accordance with any regulations made under section 118A School year, terms, and holidays, etc Section 43 amended 24 October 2018 section 23(3) Education Amendment Act 2018 Section 43 amended 24 October 2018 section 23(4) Education Amendment Act 2018
44: Section 65 repealed (Staff)
Repeal section 65
45: Sections 65H to 70C repealed
Repeal sections 65H to 70C
46: Section 71 amended (Courses and visits)
Replace the heading to section 71 Courses, work experience, and visits outside school premises
47: New section 71A inserted (Off-site locations for schools)
After section 71
71A: Off-site locations for schools
1: This section applies to the use of off-site locations by schools to provide education to 1 or more students on a long-term or full-time basis.
2: The Minister may, by written notice to the board of a school, approve the use of an off-site location by the school.
3: The Minister may issue a notice under subsection (2)
4: Except as provided in subsection (2)
a: use an off-site location; or
b: host an off-site location for another school.
5: In any case, following notice of approval being given and before any use is made of the off-site location, the board must enter into a written agreement with the Secretary that sets out—
a: who is responsible for the education provided at the off-site location:
b: who is responsible for the welfare and safety of the students at that location:
c: the terms agreed on any other matter the Secretary considers relevant in the particular case.
6: Off-site location subsection (1)
48: Sections 72 to 75 replaced
Replace sections 72 to 75 Land no longer needed for educational purposes
71B: Minister may declare land to be no longer needed for educational purposes
1: The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette
2: On publication of a notice under subsection (1) subsection (3)
3: Subsection (2)
a: for education or educational purposes; or
b: for, or for the purposes of, a school or other educational institution (whether or not any particular school or institution); or
c: for any purpose related to or connected with a school or other educational institution (whether or not any particular school or institution); or
d: for any similar purpose. Communities of learning
71C: Community of learning approved by Minister
1: The Minister may approve a community of learning for the purpose of the community entering an agreement under section 72
2: A community of learning must consist of a group of 2 or more State or State integrated schools but may also include 1 or more of the following:
a: licensed early childhood services (as defined in section 309):
b: certificated playgroups:
c: tertiary education organisations (which has the same meaning as organisation
3: The Minister may approve a community of learning only if the Minister is satisfied that—
a: the purpose of the group is to come together for the purpose of raising achievement for children and young people; and
b: the membership of the group that will form the community is appropriate having regard to that purpose.
72: Secretary may enter agreement with community of learning
1: The Secretary and the members of a community of learning approved by the Minister may enter a community of learning agreement.
2: The matters that a community of learning agreement may provide for include (without limitation) any or all of the following:
a: the activities that the community of learning will undertake:
b: the commitments of individual members of the group in carrying out the activities:
c: any resources that may be provided to carry out the activities:
d: any data collection requirements related to the activities:
e: the format and content of the plans and annual reports required under sections 73 and 74
3: Each member is jointly and severally liable for the obligations and responsibilities of the community of learning set out in the agreement.
4: A member that proposes to withdraw from a community of learning agreement must give the Secretary notice in writing of the withdrawal.
5: The Secretary must, by notice in the Gazette
73: Community of learning that has agreement with Secretary must also prepare plan
1: A community of learning that has a community of learning agreement with the Secretary must—
a: prepare and maintain a plan to cover a period agreed to by the Secretary; and
b: provide the Secretary with a copy of the plan.
2: The plan must have particular regard to any statement of National Education and Learning Priorities issued under section 1A
3: A community of learning that changes a plan provided to the Secretary must provide the Secretary with a copy of the changed plan as soon as practicable.
74: Report to Secretary by community of learning
A community of learning that has a community of learning agreement with the Secretary must report annually to the Secretary regarding—
a: its performance and progress in relation to the activities it has agreed to undertake; and
b: the use of any resources provided to or by the community of learning in accordance with the agreement to carry out the activities.
75: Performance review of community of learning
The Chief Review Officer may review the performance of a community of learning under Part 28. Powers and functions of principals
49: Section 77 amended (Guidance and counselling)
After section 77(a)
ab: students in form 1 and above are provided with appropriate career education and guidance that is designed to prepare them to join the workforce or undertake further education or training when they leave school; and
50: New cross-heading above section 78 inserted
After section 77A Regulations
51: New cross-heading above section 78A inserted
After section 78 Powers of entry and inspection
52: Section 78A amended (Powers of entry and inspection)
Section 52 repealed 14 May 2019 section 31 Education Amendment Act 2019
53: Section 78B repealed (Entry where private school suspected of being unregistered)
Repeal section 78B
54: New cross-heading above section 78C inserted
After section 78B Police vetting of non-teaching staff
55: New cross-heading above section 78D inserted
After section 78CD Risk management schemes
56: Section 78H amended (Purpose of Part)
In section 78H address concerns about or
57: Section 78I amended (Application of interventions)
1: After section 78I(1)(c)
ca: a requirement by the Secretary that the board attend a case conference to enable a particular issue or issues to be discussed and actions to be agreed:
cb: a requirement by the Secretary that the board engage an appropriately qualified person to undertake a specialist audit of any aspect of the school’s affairs:
cc: the issuing by the Secretary to the board of a performance notice requiring the board to carry out a specified action by a specified date:
cd: the appointment by the Minister of a trustee (who may be the presiding trustee) to the board for a specified period of time:
2: After section 78I(1)
1A: The Secretary may apply any of the interventions described in subsection (1)(a) to (cc)
3: In section 78I(2) subsection (1)(b) to (e) subsection (1)(cd)
4: In section 78I(3)(b) an integrated school a State integrated school
58: Section 78J amended (Requirement to provide information)
1: In section 78J(1)(a) time or times
2: After section 78J(1)
1A: The Secretary may also require, in the notice, that an analysis of the specified information be provided.
3: Repeal section 78J(2)
4: Replace section 78J(3)
3: A board that receives a notice under subsection (1) must provide the Secretary with the information required and an analysis of the information (if this has been sought)—
a: by the time or times, or at the intervals, or both, as specified in the notice; and
b: in the form (if any) required by the Secretary.
5: Repeal section 78J(4)
59: Section 78K amended (Specialist help)
1: After section 78K(2)
2A: The Secretary may also require, in the notice, that the board provide to him or her a report or reports (for example, a progress report and a final report) on the specialist help—
a: by the specified time or times; or
b: at the specified intervals; or
c: both.
2: Replace section 78K(3)
3: A board that receives a notice under subsection (1) must—
a: engage the specialist help as soon as practicable; and
b: pay the fees and reasonable expenses of any person or organisation engaged to provide specialist help, unless the Secretary determines otherwise; and
c: provide a report or reports to the Secretary at the time or times, or intervals, specified in the notice.
3: Repeal section 78K(4)
60: Section 78L amended (Action plans)
In section 78L(4)(b) charter strategic plan (as defined in clause 7 in Schedule 6
61: New sections 78LA to 78LE inserted
After section 78L
78LA: Case conference
1: The Secretary may, by written notice to the board of a school, require the board to attend a case conference on a specified date.
2: The notice must specify the issue or issues to be discussed.
3: A board that receives a notice under subsection (1)
4: The Secretary may invite any person to attend the case conference, if the Secretary considers that the person’s presence at the conference is desirable.
5: If the case conference results in the parties reaching agreement on any action or actions to address any issue or issues, the agreement—
a: must be recorded in writing; and
b: is binding on the parties.
6: If the Secretary and the board are not able to agree on an action or actions to address any issue or issues, the Secretary may, by written notice to the board,—
a: require it to take a particular action or actions; and
b: require it to provide to him or her a report or reports (for example, a progress report and a final report) on the action or actions taken—
i: as at a given time or times; or
ii: at specified intervals; or
iii: both.
7: A board that receives a notice under subsection (6)
a: in relation to a requirement to take a particular action or actions, take the action or actions as soon as practicable; and
b: if the notice includes a requirement to report to the Secretary, provide a report or reports at the time or times, or intervals, specified in the notice.
78LB: Specialist audit
1: The Secretary may, by written notice to the board of a school, require the board to engage an appropriately qualified person to undertake a specialist audit of any aspect of the school’s affairs.
2: A notice given under subsection (1)
3: The Secretary may also require, in the notice, that the board provide to him or her a report or reports (for example, a progress report and a final report) on the audit—
a: as at a given time or times; or
b: at specified intervals; or
c: both.
4: A board that receives a notice under subsection (1)
a: undertake the audit as soon as practicable; and
b: pay the fees and reasonable expenses of any person or organisation engaged to undertake the audit, unless the Secretary determines otherwise; and
c: provide a report or reports to the Secretary at the time or times, or intervals, specified in the notice.
78LC: Performance notice
1: The Secretary may, by written notice to the board of a school, issue a performance notice requiring the board to carry out a specified action by a specified date.
2: The Secretary may also require, in the notice, that the board provide to him or her a report or reports (for example, a progress report and a final report) on the action taken—
a: as at a given time or times; or
b: at specified intervals; or
c: both.
3: A board that receives a notice under subsection (1)
a: take the action by the date specified in the notice; and
b: provide a report or reports to the Secretary at the time or times, or intervals, specified in the notice.
78LD: Appointment of additional trustee by Minister
1: The Minister may, by written notice to the board of a school, appoint an additional trustee of the board, and the Minister may also appoint that trustee as the presiding trustee.
2: The notice must specify a period of time for which the appointment is made.
3: A person who is ineligible to be a trustee under section 103 may not be appointed under this section.
78LE: Amendment and revocation of notices
1: The Secretary may at any time, by giving written notice to a board, amend or revoke a notice given by him or her under this Part.
2: The amendment or revocation takes effect on the date specified in the notice.
62: Section 78M amended (Limited statutory manager)
In section 78M(5) it , unless the Secretary determines otherwise
63: Section 78O amended (Commissioners)
In section 78O(3) the board , unless the Secretary determines otherwise
64: Section 78R amended (Annual review of interventions)
In section 78R sections 78J(1), 78K(1), 78L(1), 78M(1), or 78N(1) or (3) sections 78J(1), 78K(1), 78L(1), 78LA, 78LB, 78LC, 78LD,
65: Section 78S amended (Application of interventions to integrated schools)
1: In the heading to section 78S integrated schools State integrated schools
2: In section 78S(1) an integrated school a State integrated school
66: Part 8 heading amended
In the Part 8 Financial matters, assets, and property
67: Section 81A repealed (Grants for correspondence schools)
Section 67 repealed 14 May 2019 section 32 Education Amendment Act 2019
68: Section 87 replaced (Annual reports)
Replace section 87
87: Statements of variance and annual reports
1: A board must give the Secretary—
a: a statement of variance by a date fixed by the Secretary each year; and
b: an annual report as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, and no later than a date fixed by the Secretary.
2: The annual report must contain the following:
a: the information required by the regulations made under section 118A
b: the board's annual financial statements:
c: the auditor's report provided under section 87A:
d: in respect of the board or, in the case of a Crown entity group, each Crown entity in the group,—
i: the total value of the remuneration (other than compensation and other benefits referred to in subparagraph (v)) paid or payable to the trustees in their capacity as trustees by the board (or entities in the group, as the case may be) during the financial year; and
ii: the total value of the remuneration (other than compensation and other benefits referred to in subparagraph (v)) paid or payable to the committee members in their capacity as committee members by the board (or entities in the group, as the case may be) during the financial year (except that this subparagraph does not apply to trustees whose remuneration is disclosed under subparagraph (i)); and
iii: the number of employees (other than principals of the school) to whom, during the financial year, remuneration (other than compensation and other benefits referred to in subparagraph (v)) was paid or payable in their capacity as employees, the total value of which is or exceeds $100,000 per annum, and the number of those employees in brackets of $10,000; and
iv: a report, presented in the manner required by the Minister by notice in the Gazette
v: the total value of any compensation or other benefits paid or payable to persons who ceased to be trustees, committee members, or employees during the financial year in relation to that cessation and the number of persons to whom all or part of that total was payable:
e: the statement of variance.
3: In addition, a board that is a parent in a Crown entity group must, to the extent required to do so by generally accepted accounting practice, prepare consolidated financial statements in relation to the group for that financial year.
4: The annual financial statements must be in the form (if any) determined by the Secretary after consultation with the Auditor-General.
5: The annual financial statements must be accompanied by a statement of responsibility that complies with section 155 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 but that is signed by the chair of the board and principal instead of 2 members.
6: The requirements of this section and section 87A as to annual financial statements also apply to a Crown entity subsidiary of a board as if the subsidiary were a board and with all necessary modifications.
7: The rest of the amendments made to this section by Schedule 6 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 apply as provided in section 198 of that Act.
8: In this section,— statement of variance
a: any variance between the school’s performance and the achievement of the school’s objectives set out in its strategic plan and annual implementation plan; and
b: any matters required by regulations made under section 118A trustee employee
9: However, in relation to a 2019 school charter, statement of variance Section 68 amended 24 October 2018 section 23(5) Education Amendment Act 2018
69: New section 87AB inserted (Annual report to be made available)
After section 87A
87AB: Annual report to be made available
A board must ensure that its annual report is available to the public on an Internet site maintained by or on behalf of the board.
70: Section 91A amended (Interpretation)
Section 70 repealed 14 May 2019 section 33 Education Amendment Act 2019
71: Section 91B replaced (Application)
Section 71 repealed 14 May 2019 section 33 Education Amendment Act 2019
72: Section 92 amended (Interpretation)
1:
2: In section 92(1) integrated
3:
4:
5: In section 92(1) integrated Section 72(1) repealed 14 May 2019 section 34 Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 72(3) repealed 14 May 2019 section 34 Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 72(4) repealed 14 May 2019 section 34 Education Amendment Act 2019
73: New cross-heading above section 93 inserted
After section 92 Requirement for board of trustees
74: Section 93 amended (Schools and special institutions to have boards of trustees)
In the heading to section 93 Schools State schools
75: New cross-heading above section 94 inserted
Above section 94 Constitution of boards
76: Section 94 amended (Constitution of boards of State schools)
1: In section 94(1) 94C, and 95(1) 95(1), and 100
2: In section 94(1)(e) any integrated school any State integrated school
77: Section 94A amended (Proprietors of integrated schools may vary number of trustees they appoint)
1: In the heading to section 94A integrated schools State integrated schools
2: In section 94A(1) any integrated school shall any State integrated school must
3: In section 94A(2) an integrated school a State integrated school
4: In section 94A(4) an integrated school a State integrated school
78: Section 94C repealed (Limitations on co-option and appointment of trustees)
Repeal section 94C
79: Section 95 amended (Boards of correspondence schools and certain other educational institutions)
Replace the heading to section 95 Composition of boards of special institutions
80: Section 98 amended (Boards of newly established schools)
In section 98(3)(b) section 105A section 98A
81: New sections 98A to 98C and cross-heading inserted
After section 98
98A: Minister may approve alternative constitution in certain cases
1: The Minister may from time to time, by notice in the Gazette
2: The Minister may not approve an alternative constitution for a board unless the Minister has reasonable cause to believe that an alternative constitution is in the best interests of the school or schools governed by the board.
3: Subject to subsections (2) and (4)
a: 1 of the following applies:
i: the Chief Review Officer (as defined in section 2(1)), in a written report, recommends that the Minister consider devising an alternative constitution; or
ii: 20% or more of the parents of children enrolled at the school or schools have requested an alternative constitution; or
iii: the board (or if a board has been replaced by a commissioner, that commissioner) has requested an alternative constitution; or
iv: the Minister has required the board to have an alternative constitution under section 110(1D) or 110A(3)
b: the Minister has consulted such persons or organisations as the Minister considers appropriate.
4: Subsection (3)
a: the alternative constitution is the successor constitution for a board that was appointed or elected under section 98(1); or
b: the alternative constitution is approved for a combined board before the date specified in a notice under section 110(1); or
c: the alternative constitution is for the board of a continuing school and the Minister has given notice under section 156A(4)(b).
5: In the case of a State integrated school, the Minister must consult the proprietor of the school when conducting the consultation required under subsection (3)(b)
6: A constitution approved under this section applies instead of a constitution under section 94.
98B: Consequences of approval of alternative constitution
1: If an alternative constitution is approved under section 98A(1)
a: set out a procedure for any election, appointment, or co-option of trustees:
b: set out the manner in which vacancies are to be filled:
c: provide for the appointment of returning officers and set out their functions:
d: set out other formal and procedural provisions for the purposes of any election, appointment, or co-option of trustees.
2: While a notice under section 98A(1)
3: In their application to a board that has an alternative constitution under section 98A section 98A
98C: Actions of boards not to be questioned for informality in membership
The powers of a board are not affected by—
a: any vacancy in its membership; or
b: the discovery of any error or defect in the election, appointment, or co-option of any trustee; or
c: the fact that any elected, appointed, or co-opted trustee acted as a trustee while he or she was a person who may not (under section 103(1)) become an elected, appointed, or co-opted trustee; or
d: the fact that a person continued acting as a trustee after the person's office as a trustee became vacant or (in the case of a person whose election as a trustee has been declared invalid under section 101D Co-opted and appointed trustees
82: Section 100 replaced (Availability of annual report)
Replace section 100
100: Limitations on co-option and appointment of trustees
1: A board must not co-opt a trustee if the effect of the co-option would be that the total number of trustees co-opted by the board or appointed was equal to or greater than the total number of parent representatives.
2: A board must not exercise its powers under section 94B(1)(c) or (d) if doing so could result in the board having a number of parent representatives that was not greater than the total number of trustees co-opted by the board or appointed.
3: No more than 1 non-permanently appointed member of the board staff may be co-opted to the board at any one time. Elections of trustees
83: Section 101 amended (Elections of trustees)
1: In section 101(5) 31 October 30 April
2: In section 101(8A) section 105A section 98A
84: New sections 101C and 101D and cross-heading inserted
After section 101B
101C: Provisions relating to board with staggered election cycle where commissioner appointed
1: This section applies if a commissioner has been appointed in place of a board that has, or has decided to have, a staggered election cycle, and the commissioner has appointed a date under section 78P for the holding of elections of trustees for a new board.
2: Despite anything in section 102, the nomination forms and voting forms for the election must show which nominees are standing only until the next election, and which are standing until the election after the next election.
3: Despite anything in section 102, trustees who are elected only until the next election go out of office at the close of the day before the day on which the successor takes office following the election.
4: If the date that the commissioner has appointed under section 78P is a date that is within 6 months before the date on which an election is due to be held, the board does not have to hold an election on that date and this section applies as if that election were not due to be held.
101D: Validation and invalidation of elections of boards
1: Subsection (2)
a: anything required to be done in connection with an election under this Act—
i: has been done after the time it is required to be done; or
ii: has not been done at all; or
iii: has been done irregularly; and
b: the Minister thinks the lateness, omission, or irregularity could not materially have affected the result of the election.
2: If this subsection applies, the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette
3: Where anything required to be done in connection with an election under this Act cannot be done at or by the time at or by which it is required to be done, the Minister may, at any time, by notice in the Gazette
4: Subsection (5)
a: any lateness, omission, or irregularity that is capable of being validated under this section, but which the Minister thinks would be improper or undesirable to validate; or
b: any other irregularity that the Minister thinks could materially have affected the result of the election.
5: If this subsection applies to an election, the Minister may at any time within 60 days of the election, by notice in the Gazette
a: declare the election invalid; and
b: require a new election to be held on a day specified in the notice; and
c: declare that the trustees holding office on the date of the invalid election remain in office until the close of the day before the day on which the new trustees take office. Term of office of trustees
85: New cross-heading above section 103 inserted
After section 102 Eligibility to be trustee
86: Section 103B amended (Requirements before appointment)
In section 103B governing
87: New cross-heading above section 104 inserted
After section 103B Casual vacancies on boards
88: Section 104 amended (When casual vacancies arise)
In section 104(4) an integrated school a State integrated school
89: Sections 105A and 109A repealed and new cross-heading inserted
1: Repeal sections 105A 109A
2: Above section 110 Combining and splitting boards
90: Section 110 amended (Boards may combine)
Replace section 110(1)
1: The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette combined board
1A: The Minister may establish a combined board if the restrictions in section 111 are met and the Minister—
a: is satisfied of the matters in subsection (1B)
b: has reasonable cause to believe the circumstances in subsection (1C)
i: the boards concerned; and
ii: in the case of a State integrated school, the proprietor of that school.
1B: For the purposes of subsection (1A)(a)
a: each of the boards concerned has made reasonable efforts to consult the parents of students (other than adult students) enrolled full-time at its schools or institutions about combining with the other boards; and
b: the consultation that has taken place has been adequate in all the circumstances; and
c: the proposed combined board is appropriate in all the circumstances.
1C: For the purposes of subsection (1A)(b)
a: there are serious problems with the governance of 1 or more of the schools or institutions concerned; and
b: those problems could be addressed by the combined board.
1D: When establishing a combined board for 4 or more schools, the Minister may require the combined board to have an alternative constitution.
91: Section 110A amended (Minister may combine boards at establishment)
After section 110A(2)
3: When establishing a combined board of 4 or more schools, the Minister may require the combined board to have an alternative constitution.
92: Section 111 amended (Restrictions on combining)
1: In section 111(3) an integrated school a State integrated school
2: In section 111(4) an integrated school a State integrated school
3: After section 111(4)
5: A board of a designated character school may only combine with a board of another designated character school and only if both schools have substantially the same aims, purposes, and objectives (that are required to be specified under section 156
6: A board of a Kura Kaupapa Māori may only combine with another board of a Kura Kaupapa Māori.
93: New cross-heading above 117 inserted
After section 116A Miscellaneous provisions
94: Section 118 amended (Regulations)
Replace the heading to section 118 Regulations about board elections
95: New section 118A inserted (Regulations about planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting)
After section 118
118A: Regulations about planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
1: The Governor-General may, by Order in Council, make regulations that make provision for 1 or more of the following:
a: the development of school strategic plans and annual implementation plans under clauses 7 to 10 of Schedule 6
b: the monitoring of and reporting of a board’s performance under clause 11 of Schedule 6
c: the monitoring of and reporting on the performance of a school’s students under section 62
d: the preparation and delivery of statements of variance and annual reports under section 87
2: Without limiting subsection (1)
a: the form of plans:
b: matters that must be dealt with in plans:
c: when plans must be prepared or submitted
d: requirements for consultation in the development and implementation of plans:
da: requirements for how and when plans are amended or expire:
e: the information that must be included in a statement of variance under section 87(1)(a)
f: the form of statements of variance:
g: the information that must be included in an annual report under section 87(2)(a)
h: the form and contents of annual reports, including financial statements:
i: the form of reports on the performance of a school’s students:
j: the information that must be included in reports on the performance of a school’s students:
k: any other matters contemplated by, or necessary for giving full effect to, any of the following provisions:
i: section 60A(1)(c)
ii: section 62
iii: sections 87 to 87AB
iv: clauses 7 to 11 of Schedule 6 Section 95 amended 24 October 2018 section 23(6) Education Amendment Act 2018 Section 95 amended 24 October 2018 section 23(7) Education Amendment Act 2018 Section 95 amended 24 October 2018 section 23(8) Education Amendment Act 2018
96: New sections 139AB to 139AE inserted
After section 139A
139AB: No seclusion at or on behalf of registered school or early childhood service
1: A person to whom this section applies must not seclude any student or child who is enrolled at or attending a registered school or an early childhood service.
2: This section applies to a teacher or any other person who is—
a: employed by a board; or
b: employed by the managers of a school registered under section 35A; or
c: employed by the sponsor of a partnership school kura hourua; or
d: employed or engaged by the service provider of an early childhood service; or
e: providing education or care to children attending an early childhood service; or
f: supervising or controlling any student or child on behalf of—
i: a board; or
ii: the managers of a school registered under section 35A; or
iii: the sponsor of a partnership school kura hourua; or
iv: the service provider of an early childhood service.
3: In this section,— early childhood service seclude service provider
139AC: Limits on use of physical restraint in schools
1: A teacher or authorised staff member must not physically restrain a student unless—
a: the teacher or staff member reasonably believes that the safety of the student or of any other person is at serious and imminent risk; and
b: the physical restraint is reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances.
2: In this section and in sections 139AD and 139AE,— authorised staff member employer
a: a board:
b: the managers of a school registered under section 35A:
c: the sponsor of a partnership school kura hourua physically restrain teacher
139AD: Rules on physical restraint
1: The Secretary must make rules prescribing the practice and procedure to be followed by employers, principals, teachers, and authorised staff members in relation to physical restraint.
2: The rules must include—
a: requirements to keep written records on the use of physical restraint, including requirements to notify, monitor, and report on the use of physical restraint; and
b: a procedure for authorising staff members to use physical restraint in accordance with section 139AC.
3: Rules made under this section are disallowable instruments, but not legislative instruments, for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2012 and must be presented to the House of Representatives under section 41 of that Act.
139AE: Guidelines on physical restraint
1: The Secretary must, by notice in the Gazette
2: The guidelines must include—
a: best practice examples for the use of physical restraint; and
b: other examples of best practice in behaviour management.
3: Employers, principals, teachers, and authorised staff members must have regard to the guidelines.
97: Section 141 repealed (Consequential amendments to Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975)
Repeal section 141
98: Section 144A amended (Secretary may require information for proper administration of Act)
1: Replace section 144A(1)
1AAA: The Secretary may, by written notice that complies with subsection (1AAB)
a: the board of any State school (within the meaning of section 2(1)):
b:
c:
d: the service provider who operates any licensed early childhood service (within the meaning of section 309) or any certificated playgroup:
e: the managers of any school registered under section 35A.
1AAB: The notice must specify the information required and the time period within which it must be provided.
1: The individual or body concerned must, within the specified time period, provide all information required that is reasonably necessary or desirable for the Secretary to have for the proper administration of this Act.
2: In section 144A(2) subsection (1) this section Section 98(1) amended 14 May 2019 section 35 Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 98(1) amended 24 October 2018 section 23(9) Education Amendment Act 2018
99: New section 145AAA inserted (Purpose of Part)
Before section 145
145AAA: Purpose of Part
The purpose of this Part is to—
a: enable the provision of a schooling network that assists parents to meet their obligations to enrol their children at school; and
b: assist the efficient and effective use of the government’s investment in schooling; and
c: recognise the role of diversity in the provision of schooling, including the provision of Māori medium education.
100: Section 145 amended (Interpretation)
1:
2: In section 145(1) integrated school
3: In section 145(1) State integrated school Section 100(1) repealed 14 May 2019 section 36 Education Amendment Act 2019
101: Section 146 amended (Minister may establish schools)
After section 146(1)
1A: A decision to establish a school under subsection (1) is in the Minister’s absolute discretion.
102: Section 147 amended (Names of State schools)
In section 147(4) section 155(6) section 156AA(3)(a)(i)
103: Section 148 amended (Normal schools, etc)
In section 148(2) an integrated school a State integrated school
104: Section 149 amended (Intermediate departments)
1: In section 149(a)(i) an integrated school a State integrated school
2: In section 149(a)(ii) an integrated school a State integrated school
105: Section 150 amended (Contributing schools)
In section 150(1) section 33 of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975 Part 33
106: Section 151 amended (Provision of education at composite schools)
In section 151 section 33 of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975 Part 33
107: Section 152 repealed (Correspondence schools)
Section 107 repealed 14 May 2019 section 37 Education Amendment Act 2019
108: Section 153 amended (Minister may change class of school)
1: After section 153(1A)
1B: A decision to change the class of a school under subsection (1) or to specify class levels (and, if relevant, to provide for the phasing in of these) under subsection (1A) is in the Minister’s absolute discretion.
2: In section 153(2) an integrated school a State integrated school
109: Section 154 amended (Closure of schools)
1: In section 154(1) section 17 of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975 section 438
2: After section 154(2A)
2B: A decision to close a school under subsection (2) is in the Minister’s absolute discretion.
110: Section 154A amended (Minister may redesignate, or remove designation from, schools)
1: In section 154A(2)(a) and (c) section 155 section 156
2: In section 154A(4) section 155 section 156
111: Section 155 replaced (Kura Kaupapa Maori)
Replace section 155
155: Kura Kaupapa Māori
When establishing a State school as a designated character school under sections 156 and 156AA
112: Section 155D amended (Provisions applying to Kura Kaupapa Maori established before commencement of Education (Te Aho Matua) Amendment Act 1999)
In section 155D(3) Subsections (6), (7)(a), and (9) of new section 155 apply Section 156(6)(a)(i), (8), and (10)
113: Section 155E amended (Acknowledgment of adoption of Te Aho Matua)
1: In section 155E(1)(a) new section 155(4)(b) section 156AA(3)(a)(ii)
2: In section 155E(1)(b) new section 155(4)(c) section 156AA(3)(a)(iii)
3: In section 155E(2) new section 155 section 156
114: Section 155F amended (Protection of term Kura Kaupapa Maori)
In section 155F(1) section 155 section 156
115: Section 156 replaced (Designated character schools)
Replace section 156
156: Designated character schools
1: When establishing a State school, the Minister may designate the school as a designated character school.
2: The Minister must do so in accordance with this section and section 156AA
3: The Minister may in the Minister’s absolute discretion refuse to establish a designated character school.
4: The Minister may not establish a school as a designated character school unless satisfied that, if the school is established,—
a: for a school that will also be designated a Kura Kaupapa Māori under section 155
i: te reo Māori will be the principal language of instruction at the school; and
ii: the school will operate in accordance with Te Aho Matua (as defined in section 155A):
b: for any other type of designated character school, the school will have a character that is in some specific way or ways different from the character of ordinary State schools (its different character
c: for any designated character school, it is desirable for students whose parents want them to do so to get such an education:
d: for any designated character school, students at the school will get an education of a kind that differs significantly from the education they would get at an ordinary State school.
5: The Minister may not also designate a designated character school as a Kura Kaupapa Māori unless he or she has first consulted te kaitiaki o Te Aho Matua on the ability of the school to operate in accordance with Te Aho Matua.
6: The board of a designated character school must ensure,—
a: for a Kura Kaupapa Māori, that—
i: te reo Māori is the principal language of instruction at the school; and
ii: the school operates in accordance with Te Aho Matua:
b: for any other type of designated character school, that—
i: the aims, purposes, and objectives of the school’s different character are set out in the school’s strategic plan under Schedule 6
ii: the school operates consistently with its different character.
7: A designated character school that is a Kura Kaupapa Māori may have other special characteristics that give it a particular character (its special characteristics
8: The Secretary must from time to time, by written notice to a designated character school, fix a maximum roll of the school, and the board must ensure that the number of students enrolled at the school is not more than the maximum roll.
9: A board of a designated character school may refuse to enrol students whose parents do not accept,—
a: for a Kura Kaupapa Māori, that the school operates in accordance with Te Aho Matua:
b: for any other type of designated character school, that the school operates consistently with its different character.
10: Except as provided in this section and section 11PB, this Act and the Education Act 1964 apply to every designated character school as if it were not a designated character school.
156AA: Process for establishing designated character schools
1: The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette see section 156 see section 155
2: Before doing so, the Minister must be satisfied of the matters in section 156(4) section 156(5)
3: The notice establishing a designated character school must,—
a: for a Kura Kaupapa Māori,—
i: specify the name of the school, which must at all times begin with the words Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o
ii: state that the school will operate in accordance with Te Aho Matua; and
iii: summarise any other special characteristics of the school:
b: for any other type of designated character school, describe the different character of the school (as defined in section 156(4)(b)
c: for any designated character school, state the constitution of the school’s board.
4: The Minister may from time to time, after consultation with the board of a designated character school, by notice in the Gazette
a: for a Kura Kaupapa Māori,—
i: amend the name of the school (but not so as to omit the words Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o
ii: amend the summary of special characteristics of the school:
b: for any other type of designated character school, amend the description of the different character of the school:
c: for any designated character school, amend the statement of the constitution of the board.
116: Section 156A amended (Minister may merge schools)
1: In section 156A(1)
a: replace integrated schools State integrated schools
b: replace an integrated school a State integrated school
2: After section 156A(1)
1A: A decision to merge a school under subsection (1) is in the Minister’s absolute discretion.
3: In section 156A(4)(b) section 105A section 98A
117: Section 156AB amended (Election or appointment of boards of continuing schools)
In section 156AB(1)(c) section 94C section 100
118: Section 156AC amended (Alternative constitutions for continuing schools)
In section 156AC(1) and (4) section 105A section 98A
119: Section 157 amended (Consultations)
1: In section 157(3) without first consulting unless subsection (3A)
2: After section 157(3)
3A: Subsection (3)(f) and (g) does not apply if the relevant boards have already been consulted on a closure or merger option as part of a review of the provision of schooling in a particular area.
120: Section 158A amended (Interpretation)
Section 120 repealed 14 May 2019 section 38 Education Amendment Act 2019
121: Section 158G amended (Sponsor’s duties)
After section 158G(b)
ba: ensure that in the development and delivery of the curriculum, the school has regard to any statement of National Education and Learning Priorities issued by the Minister under section 1A
122: Section 158R amended (Secretary’s powers when student younger than 16 is excluded from partnership school kura hourua)
1: In section 158R(1)(b) an integrated school a State integrated school
2: Section 122(2) repealed 14 May 2019 section 39 Education Amendment Act 2019
123: Section 158U amended (Application of this Act to partnership schools kura hourua)
1: In section 158U(1) 78CD, 139AC to 139AE,
2: In section 158U(2) 78CD, 139AC to 139AE,
3: In section 158U(5) section 120 section 348
124: Section 159AAA amended (Object of provisions relating to tertiary education)
In section 159AAA(2) the Commission, the Qualifications Authority, and Careers New Zealand the Commission, and the Qualifications Authority
125: Section 159 amended (Interpretation)
Section 125 repealed 14 May 2019 section 40 Education Amendment Act 2019
126: Section 159AB amended (Importance of tertiary education strategy)
In section 159AB the Commission, the Qualifications Authority, and Careers New Zealand the Commission, and the Qualifications Authority
127: Section 159AE amended (Ministry may hold and disseminate information)
In section 159AE the Commission, the Qualifications Authority, or Careers New Zealand the Commission, or the Qualifications Authority
128: Section 159E replaced (Charging)
1: Replace section 159E
159E: Charging
1: The Commission may charge a commercial rate for any goods and services that it provides under section 159F(1)(bc) to (bg)
2: However, the Commission may not charge a commercial rate for any other goods and services that it provides unless the Minister approves.
2: Replace section 159E(1)
1: The Commission may charge a commercial rate for any goods and services that it provides under section 159F(1)(bc) and (bd)
129: Section 159F amended (Functions of Commission)
1: After section 159F(1)(bb)
bc: to establish and maintain a database of information about occupations and about post-compulsory education and training:
bd: to make that information available to the public and to institutions, private training establishments, students, and other interested bodies and persons:
be: to provide—
i: training and assistance to persons who advise about occupations; and
ii: career advice and associated counselling relating to post-compulsory education and training:
bf: to liaise with, and monitor the needs of, institutions, private training establishments, students and other bodies and persons with respect to—
i: information, training, and advice relating to occupations; and
ii: career advice and associated counselling relating to post-compulsory education and training:
bg: to provide support services for the purpose of promoting transition education that prepares students for employment, or further education and training, or both:
2: Replace section 159F(1)(bc) to (bg)
bc: to provide a publicly available careers information service that includes a database of information about occupations and tertiary education and training:
bd: to facilitate and strengthen the connections between schools, employers, and tertiary education organisations to ensure students are better prepared for employment and further education and training, or both:
130: New sections 159FA to 159FD inserted
After section 159F
159FA: Offers of employment in equivalent positions for Careers New Zealand employees
1: During the period beginning on 1 June 2017 and ending with the close of 30 June 2017, the Commission must offer employment in an equivalent position to every person who is an employee of Careers New Zealand (other than the chief executive) immediately before the commencement of this section.
2: The terms and conditions of an offer must be equivalent to those applying to the relevant employee immediately before the offer.
3: In this section, employment in an equivalent position
a: in substantially the same position; and
b: in the same general locality; and
c: on terms and conditions that are no less favourable than those applying to the employee immediately before the date the offer of employment is made to that employee; and
d: on terms that treat the period of service with Careers New Zealand (and every other period of service recognised by Careers New Zealand as continuous service) as if it were continuous service with the Commission. 1988 No 20 s 61D(3), (5); 1989 No 80 ss 274A, 274B
159FB: Effect of offers on certain agreements and entitlements
1: If a person accepts an offer,—
a: nothing in this Act or any other enactment—
i: binds the person to a collective agreement; or
ii: entitles the person to be bound by or enforce a collective agreement:
b: the change of employer does not constitute new employment for the purposes of—
i: enrolling in a KiwiSaver scheme under the KiwiSaver Act 2006:
ii: determining any entitlements under the Holidays Act 2003.
2: Subsection (1)(a)
159FC: No compensation for technical redundancy of employees of Careers New Zealand
1: An employee of Careers New Zealand is not entitled to receive any payment or other benefit on the ground that—
a: the employee’s position in Careers New Zealand has ceased to exist; or
b: the employee declines to accept an offer of employment in an equivalent position.
2: This section overrides—
a: Part 6A of the Employment Relations Act 2000; and
b: any employee protection provision in any relevant employment agreement.
159FD: Repeal of sections 159FA to 159FD
1: Sections 159FA to 159FC
2: This section is repealed on 2 January 2018.
131: Section 192 amended (Powers of institutions)
Section 131 repealed 14 May 2019 section 41 Education Amendment Act 2019
132: Section 238D amended (Interpretation)
Section 132 repealed 14 May 2019 section 41 Education Amendment Act 2019
133: Section 238I amended (Purpose and administration of export education levy)
Section 133 repealed 14 May 2019 section 41 Education Amendment Act 2019
134: Section 246 amended (Interpretation)
Section 134 repealed 14 May 2019 section 41 Education Amendment Act 2019
135: Section 253 amended (Rules)
Section 135 repealed 14 May 2019 section 41 Education Amendment Act 2019
136: Part 22 repealed
Repeal Part 22
137: Section 317 amended (Regulations relating to licensing)
In section 317(2)(a) health and safety, practices in relation to behaviour management and limits on the use of physical restraint,
138: Section 319 amended (Regulations relating to certification of playgroups)
In section 319(1)(a) health and safety, practices in relation to behaviour management and limits on the use of physical restraint,
139: Section 319J amended (Centres situated on property owned by, or leased to, the Crown)
In section 319J(1)(b) section 70B of the Education Act 1989 clause 36 of Schedule 6
140: Section 342 amended (Interpretation)
Section 140 repealed 14 May 2019 section 42 Education Amendment Act 2019
141: New section 350A inserted (Special provision for chief executive of correspondence school)
After section 350
350A: Special provision for chief executive of correspondence school
1: The chief executive of a correspondence school is not required to be registered.
2: This section overrides sections 349 and 350.
142: Section 350A replaced (Special provision for chief executive of correspondence school)
Section 142 repealed 14 May 2019 section 43 Education Amendment Act 2019
143: Section 357 amended (Cancellation of registration as a teacher)
1: In section 357(1)(c) cancelled ; or
2: After section 357(1)(c)
d: the Competence Authority has ordered, under section 412(b)
144: Section 359 amended (Education Council to keep register of people registered as teachers)
Replace section 359(3)(b)
b: an action by a disciplinary body under section 401 or 404; or
c: an action by the Competence Authority under section 412
145: Section 362 amended (Cancellation of practising certificate)
In section 362(1)(d) Education Council has determined, under section 412 Competence Authority has ordered, under section 412(b)
146: Section 367 amended (Cancellation of limited authority to teach)
In section 367(1)(d) Education Council has determined, under section 412 Competence Authority has ordered, under section 412(b)
147: Section 371 amended (Education Council to keep list of persons who have limited authority to teach)
Replace section 371(3)(b)
b: an action by a disciplinary body under section 401 or 404; or
c: an action by the Competence Authority under section 412
148: Section 378 amended (Interpretation)
In section 378(1) Competence Authority
149: Section 388 amended (Education Council to make rules)
1: In section 388(1) after the commencement of this section
2: After section 388(1)(b)
ba: a Competence Authority to consider reports and complaints about teacher competence and to exercise the powers given under this Act; and
3: In section 388(1)(c) bodies and the Competence Authority
150: Section 409 amended (Appeals)
1: In the heading to section 409 Appeals from decisions of disciplinary bodies
2: In section 409(1) , or a decision by the Education Council made under section 412,
151: New section 410AA inserted (Competence Authority)
Before section 410
410AA: Competence Authority
1: The constitution of the Competence Authority must be set out in rules made under section 388, and those rules must be consistent with this section.
2: The Competence Authority may operate in panels, and more than 1 panel may operate at any one time.
3: The Competence Authority must include at least 1 person who is selected from a list, prepared by the Minister after consultation with the Education Council, of people who are not teachers, employers, or members of an employing body.
4: The majority of members on the Competence Authority, and on every panel of the Competence Authority, must hold practising certificates.
5: No member of the Competence Authority may be a member of the Complaints Assessment Committee or the Disciplinary Tribunal.
6: The rules must provide for the replacement of any member of the Competence Authority who, in relation to a particular complaint,—
a: made the complaint; or
b: is otherwise in a position of conflict of interest.
7: The rules must also provide for the Competence Authority to co-opt up to 2 members onto the Authority for their specialist knowledge and expertise in relation to a particular complaint.
8: Members co-opted onto the Competence Authority may be in addition to any limit on the number of members set in the rules.
9: When performing its functions and exercising its powers, the Competence Authority must act in accordance with the rules of natural justice.
152: Section 410 amended (Complaints about competence)
After section 410(3)
3A: The Education Council may, after any investigation it decides to make, refer to the Competence Authority a complaint or other matter that relates to competence for a decision as to whether the required level of competence has been attained.
153: Section 411 amended (Investigation of mandatory reports about competence)
1: Replace the heading to section 411 Investigation by Education Council of mandatory reports relating to competence and referral to Competence Authority for decision
2: Before section 411(1)
1AA: The Education Council may, after any investigation it decides to make, refer to the Competence Authority a report received by it under section 392, 393, or 395 that relates to competence.
3: In section 411(1) investigating a report that relates to competence
4: In section 411(2) When a report that relates to competence
154: Section 412 replaced (Powers of Education Council after finding required level of competence not attained)
Replace section 412
412: Powers of Competence Authority after finding required level of competence not attained
Following any investigation of a complaint or other matter by the Education Council under section 410, or of a report by the Education Council under section 411, and referral to the Competence Authority, the Competence Authority may, if satisfied that a teacher has not attained the required level of competence,—
a: do any 1 or more of the following:
i: impose conditions on the teacher’s practising certificate or authority:
ii: refer the teacher to an impairment process, which may involve either or both of the following:
A: assessment of an impairment:
B: assistance with an impairment:
iii: annotate the register or the list of authorised persons in a specified manner, in relation to any action taken under subparagraph (i)
iv: direct the Education Council to impose conditions on any subsequent practising certificate or authority issued to the teacher; or
b: order the Education Council to cancel the teacher’s registration, practising certificate, or authority.
412A: Appeals from decisions of Competence Authority
1: A teacher who is the subject of a decision by the Competence Authority made under section 412
2: An appeal under this section must be made within 28 days after receipt of written notice of the decision, or any longer period that the court allows.
3: Section 356(3) to (6) applies to every appeal under this section as if it were an appeal under section 356(1).
155: New Part 33 inserted
After Part 32
33: State integrated schools
414: Interpretation
1: In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,— board education with a special character effective date integration integration agreement section 421 land proprietor
a: has the primary responsibility for determining the special character of a school registered under section 35A and for supervising the maintenance of that special character; and
b: owns, holds in trust, or leases the land and buildings that constitute the premises of the private school or a State integrated school State integrated school
2: Unless the context otherwise requires,—
a: every reference in this Part to a State school is to be treated as excluding a State integrated school:
b: every reference in the other Parts of this Act and in any other enactment or document to—
i: a State primary school is to be treated as including a State integrated school that is a primary school:
ii: a State secondary school is to be treated as including a State integrated school that is a secondary school:
iii: a State school is to be treated as including a reference to a State integrated school. 1975 No 129 s 2
415: Part to bind the Crown
This Part binds the Crown. 1975 No 129 s 2A Conditional integration
416: Preservation of special character of State integrated schools
1: A State integrated school must on integration continue to have the right to reflect, through its teaching and conduct, the education with a special character provided by it.
2: Integration must not jeopardise the special character of a State integrated school.
3: The proprietor of a State integrated school must, subject to the provisions of the integration agreement,—
a: continue to have the responsibility to supervise the maintenance and preservation of the education with a special character provided by the school:
b: continue to have the right to determine what is necessary to preserve and safeguard the special character of the education provided by the school and described in the integration agreement.
4: If, in the opinion of a proprietor, the special character of the school as defined and described in the integration agreement has been or is likely to be jeopardised, or the education with a special character provided by the school as defined and described in the integration agreement is no longer preserved and safeguarded, the proprietor may invoke the powers conferred on the proprietor by this Part. 1975 No 129 s 3
417: State integrated schools part of State system
1: Subject to subsection (2)
a: on integration, a State integrated school becomes part of the State system of education in New Zealand; and
b: a State integrated school is subject to all the provisions of this Act and of all regulations made under this Act; and
c: a State integrated school is subject to all the provisions of the State Sector Act 1988 as if service in the employment of the board of the school were education service within the meaning of that Act.
2: In their application to State integrated schools, the enactments applied to State integrated schools by subsection (1) sections 416 and 475 1975 No 129 s 4 Procedure for establishing, disestablishing, merging, and closing State integrated schools
418: Application to negotiate integration
1: The proprietor of a school that is registered under section 35A, and any person who proposes to establish a school with the intention that it become a State integrated school, may apply to the Minister to enter into negotiations for integration under this Part.
2: If the Minister accepts an application to negotiate, the applicant and the Minister may enter into negotiations for an integration agreement under section 421
3: If the Minister declines the application, the applicant may make a fresh application at any time.
4: Without limiting the factors that the Minister may consider, the Minister must, in considering an application, consider the nature, character, and capacity of the existing network of schools.
5: The Minister may, in the Minister’s absolute discretion,—
a: accept applications to enter into negotiations for integration under this Part; and
b: after giving any public notice that the Minister considers appropriate, decide not to consider applications from particular areas. 1975 No 129 s 5
419: Applications relating to proposed schools
If a person who proposes to establish a school with the intention that it become a State integrated school makes an application under section 418
a: the applicant were a proprietor; and
b: the school were a school registered under section 35A. 1975 No 129 s 6
420: Negotiation of integration agreements
1: The Minister and an applicant may commence negotiations for an integration agreement under section 421 section 418
2: During the course of negotiations, the Minister may consult any interested persons or groups that the Minister considers appropriate. 1975 No 129 s 6A
421: Integration agreements
1: The Minister (and only the Minister) may approve the establishment of a private school as a State integrated school.
2: The Minister must signify his or her approval by entering into an integration agreement with the proprietor.
3: No proprietor is competent to execute an integration agreement unless the proprietor is constituted as a body corporate.
4: Every integration agreement must record the agreement of the proprietor that no persons employed at the school and paid for their services in whole or in part out of money appropriated by Parliament may be—
a: paid by the proprietor or the proprietor’s agents any remuneration additional to that provided for by this Act; or
b: granted or permitted any condition of service more favourable than that permitted in the case of a person employed in a State school. 1975 No 129 s 7(1)–(5)
422: Other matters that may be included in integration agreements
1: Without restricting the provisions that may be included in an integration agreement, any integration agreement may include provisions for all or any of the following matters:
a: specifying the land and buildings that constitute the school to which the integration agreement refers:
b: specifying any part of the land or buildings owned or leased by the proprietor and used in conjunction with the school before integration that do not constitute part of the school:
c: describing the education with a special character for which the school is or was originally established:
d: prescribing the religious or philosophical instruction and observances that are to form part of the school programme after integration:
e: providing for the determination of the maximum number of students who may be enrolled in the school:
f: permitting limitation of the number of children not given preference of enrolment under the provisions of section 442
g: any other particular matter that is relevant to the education with a special character for which the school was originally established:
h: any other matter that is not contrary to the provisions of this Part.
2: Despite anything in subsection (1)(e) subsection (1)(f) 1975 No 129 s 7(6)
423: Integration agreements: machinery matters
1: Any proprietor may enter into integration agreements for the integration of more than 1 school.
2: There must be a separate integration agreement for each school that is to become a State integrated school.
3: If the Minister and the proprietor agree, the terms of an integration agreement may be varied by a supplementary agreement.
4: Despite section 421
5: An integration agreement is, for all purposes, a binding agreement between the proprietor and the Crown. 1975 No 129 s 7(7)–(10)
424: Effective date of integration agreement
1: Every integration agreement must specify an effective date.
2: A State integrated school's board must take office on the effective date.
3: In any case where the requirements of this section are not met, the Minister may give notice to the proprietor of a new effective date as the Minister thinks fit, and the integration agreement must be interpreted accordingly. 1975 No 129 s 8
425: Notification of integration agreement
Every integration agreement must be notified in the Gazette 1975 No 129 s 10
426: Minister may require information to be provided
1: This section applies in any of the following situations:
a: a proprietor or a potential proprietor has applied to integrate a school:
b: the Minister holds reasonable concerns about the ability of a proprietor or potential proprietor to meet any obligation under an integration agreement or under this Part:
c: a proprietor or potential proprietor has submitted a specific funding request to the Minister or the Secretary.
2: If this section applies, the Minister may require the relevant proprietor or potential proprietor to provide all or any of the following:
a: all of the information needed to assess the financial and managerial capacity of the proprietor or potential proprietor:
b: any other information that the Minister considers relevant to assessing—
i: an application to integrate a school:
ii: any concerns about the ability of a proprietor or potential proprietor to meet any obligation under an integration agreement or under this Part:
iii: any funding request that a proprietor or potential proprietor has submitted.
427: Cancellation of integration agreement
1: An integration agreement may be cancelled—
a: by the Minister, in which case section 428
b: by the proprietor, in which case section 429
c: by agreement between the Minister and the proprietor, in which case section 430
2: On the cancellation of an integration agreement,—
a: the school ceases to be a State integrated school; and
b: the respective rights and obligations of the parties that arise by virtue of the integration agreement cease to have effect; and
c: in the absence of an agreement to the contrary, the school is to be treated as provisionally registered as a school under section 35A. 1975 No 129 s 11
428: Cancellation by Minister
The Minister may cancel an integration agreement under section 427(1)(a)
a: it appears to the Minister on reasonable grounds that the proprietor or the board of the State integrated school is not sufficiently carrying out the functions and obligations accepted by it under this Act or under the integration agreement; and
b: the Minister has consulted the proprietor, the board, and other interested persons or groups as the Minister considers appropriate. 1975 No 129 s 11A
429: Cancellation by proprietor
1: A proprietor may give notice of an intention to cancel an integration agreement under section 427(1)(b)
a: it appears to the proprietor on reasonable grounds that—
i: the special character of the State integrated school has been or is likely to be jeopardised; or
ii: the Minister or any board is not carrying out the functions and obligations accepted by the Minister or the board under this Act or the integration agreement; and
b: the proprietor has consulted the Minister, the board, and any other interested persons or groups as the proprietor considers appropriate.
2: The notice of intention to cancel takes effect as a cancellation of the integration agreement under section 427(1)(b) 1975 No 129 s 11B
430: Cancellation by agreement between parties
The Minister and the proprietor may cancel an integration agreement under section 427(1)(c) 1975 No 129 s 11C
431: Mergers
1: A State integrated school may merge with another State integrated school (the merging schools
a: each school has the same proprietor; and
b: each school has the same or a similar special character; and
c: the proprietor has consulted the Minister; and
d: the Minister determines that the schools may merge.
2: Before determining whether the State integrated schools may merge, the Minister must—
a: be satisfied that—
i: the proprietor has made reasonable efforts to consult its adult students or the parents of its full-time students (other than adult students) about the proposed merger; and
ii: the consultation that has taken place for each school is adequate in the circumstances; and
iii: the creation of a single school by the proposed merger (the continuing school
b: consult the boards of all the other schools whose rolls might, in the opinion of the Minister, be affected by the proposed merger.
3: If the Minister determines that the State integrated schools may merge, the proprietor must apply under section 418
4: If an integration agreement is negotiated, the Minister must give notice of the merger in the Gazette
5: The notice takes effect on a day specified in the notice, and has effect as follows:
a: the merging schools are part of the continuing school:
b: if the continuing school and each merging school are not already administered by a single board,—
i: the board of each merging school is dissolved; and
ii: all rights, assets, liabilities, and debts of each merging school are vested in the board of the continuing school:
c: the continuing school is a school of the class specified in the notice and provides education for the student class levels specified in the notice.
6: The notice does not affect the name of the continuing school.
7: Before a notice given under subsection (4) Gazette
a: during the period between a date specified in the notice and the date on which new trustees take office, the board of the continuing school is to be—
i: the board of the continuing school plus at least 1 co-opted trustee representing each of the merging schools; or
ii: a board appointed by the Minister; or
b: the board of the continuing school is to have an alternative constitution approved under section 98A
8: The board of the continuing school must have no more than 4 members appointed by the proprietor.
432: Closure of State integrated school
If it appears to the Minister that for the reason set out in section 428(a) section 428(b) 1975 No 129 s 12
433: Notification of cancellation or of closing of State integrated school
When an integration agreement is cancelled under section 427 section 432 Gazette 1975 No 129 s 15
434: Disposal of assets on cancellation of integration agreement or closing of State integrated school
1: This section applies if expenses or capital expenditure appropriated by Parliament has been used to meet all or part of the cost of supplying a State integrated school with furniture, or equipment, or other chattels, and the integration agreement for that school is cancelled, or the school is closed.
2: If this section applies, the furniture, equipment, or chattels may be disposed of by the Secretary at his or her sole discretion, whether by sale or otherwise, and the disposition has effect as if the Secretary were the owner.
3: However, any sale must be by way of public auction or public tender. 1975 No 129 s 16(1)
435: Repayment of moneys advanced
1: This section applies if—
a: expenses or capital expenditure appropriated by Parliament has been advanced otherwise than by way of loan to be used to meet all or part of the cost of erecting any building or supplying or installing any fixture as part of a State integrated school; and
b: the integration agreement for that school is cancelled, or the school is closed.
2: The current value of the contribution to the building or fixture from the money appropriated must be assessed by the Minister.
3: The amount assessed is to be treated as a debt due by the proprietor to the Crown, and is to be treated as a charge on the land of the State integrated school.
4: That charge may be registered without the payment of a fee against the land under the provisions of the Statutory Land Charges Registration Act 1928.
5: However, the Minister may, with the agreement of the Minister of Finance, approve the writing off of all or part of the debt.
6: For the purposes of the Statutory Land Charges Registration Act 1928, notice of any charge under subsection (3) 1975 No 129 s 16(2), (3)
436: Moneys to be paid into Crown Bank Account
1: In the case of any sale made under section 434(2)
2: In the event of the cancellation of an integration agreement, or the closing of a State integrated school, any unspent money granted to the board of that school for that school under this Act or under regulations made under this Act or under any other Act must be credited to a Crown Bank Account. 1975 No 129 s 16(4), (5)
437: Certain assets remain vested in proprietors
Subject to sections 434 to 436 1975 No 129 s 16(8)
438: Restriction on cancellation of integration agreement or closure of State integrated schools
No integration agreement may be cancelled in accordance with section 427 section 432 1975 No 129 s 17
439: Compensation
If an integration agreement is cancelled, or a State integrated school is closed, no compensation of any kind is due or payable to the proprietor. 1975 No 129 s 18 Administration
440: Administration of State integrated schools
1: Except as provided in this Part, all the provisions of this Act and of any other enactment relating to the education of the people of New Zealand in State schools apply to a State integrated school.
2: Subject to sections 416 and 417
3: The powers of control and management of the board of a State integrated school must be exercised subject to the provisions of sections 416 and 417
4: To give effect to subsection (3) 1975 No 129 ss 19, 25(6) Enrolment, conditions of attendance, and instruction of students at State integrated schools
441: Free education
Every student enrolled at a State integrated school must be given free education on the same terms and in accordance with the same conditions as students enrolled at a State school. 1975 No 129 s 35(1)
442: Preference of enrolment
The children of parents who have a particular or general philosophical or religious connection with a State integrated school must be preferred to other children for enrolment at the school. 1975 No 129 s 29
443: Participation in general school programmes
By enrolling a student at a State integrated school, the parent is taken to have accepted as a condition of enrolment that the student is to participate in the general school programme that gives the school its special character. 1975 No 129 s 30
444: Instruction of students
1: Each State integrated school must instruct its students in accordance with the curricula and syllabuses prescribed under this Act or any regulations made under this Act.
2: However, the general school programme must reflect the education with a special character provided by the State integrated school, and religious and other examples may be used to reinforce teaching throughout the school day. 1975 No 129 s 31
445: Religious observances and religious instruction
1: Subject to the provisions of section 444
2: If religious observances and religious instruction form part of the education with a special character provided by a State integrated school, that school—
a: must be responsive to the sensitivities of students and parents of different religious or philosophical affiliations; and
b: may not require a student of a different religious or philosophical affiliation to participate in religious observances and religious instruction concerned with particular observances if the parents of the student state at any time that they do not wish that student to participate. 1975 No 129 s 32
446: School transport assistance
In providing school transport assistance for students enrolled at a State integrated school, the Secretary must have reasonable regard to the preference of parents to enrol their children at a State integrated school or at a State school. 1975 No 129 s 34
447: Attendance dues
1: The proprietor of a State integrated school may, if the integration agreement for the school so provides, enter into an agreement with the parents or other persons accepting responsibility for the education of a child providing that the parents or other persons must pay attendance dues as a condition of the child’s enrolment at the school.
2: The dues must be established for the State integrated school or group of State integrated schools at the rates, and subject to the conditions, that are approved by the Minister by notice in the Gazette
3: Revenue received by the proprietor from attendance dues must be used solely for the following:
a: paying, in respect of the school or group of schools in respect of which it is received, for improvements to the State integrated school or schools’ buildings and associated facilities that are required by any integration agreement or integration agreements under section 456(2)(c)
b: any capital works that may be required by the Minister under section 456(2)(d)
c: meeting debts, mortgages, liens, or other charges associated with the land and the buildings that constitute the premises of the State integrated school or schools.
4: No revenue received by the proprietor from attendance dues may be used to provide or improve the State integrated school buildings and associated facilities to a standard higher than that approved by the Secretary as appropriate for a comparable State school. 1975 No 129 s 36(1)–(4)
448: Withdrawal and reinstatement of right to charge attendance dues
1: Should any proprietor use any revenue from attendance dues for any purpose other than one permitted by section 447 Gazette
2: The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette 1975 No 129 s 36(5)
449: Consequences of failure to pay attendance dues
1: If a parent, or other person who has accepted the responsibility for the education of a child, has entered into an agreement to pay attendance dues and fails to make a payment, the payment not made may be recoverable from that parent or person in any court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due to the proprietor.
2: Any failure to make payment constitutes grounds for the principal of the State integrated school to suspend the child from attendance at that school and to remove the child’s name from the school register.
3: However, no child may be suspended and have his or her name removed from the school register until arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of the Secretary for the child to be enrolled at some other school. 1975 No 129 s 36(6), (7)
450: Accounts for attendance dues
1: Each proprietor who is permitted to charge attendance dues must keep accounts in a manner approved by the Secretary showing—
a: the total amount of attendance dues received; and
b: how the attendance dues have been spent.
2: The accounts must be—
a: balanced at a date each year approved by the Secretary; and
b: audited by a qualified auditor (within the meaning of section 35 of the Financial Reporting Act 2013).
3: The proprietor must send a copy of the accounts, together with the auditor's report on them, to the Secretary by a date to be approved by the Secretary. 1975 No 129 s 36(8)
451: Financial contributions
1: In addition to the power to collect attendance dues under section 447
a: conduct fund-raising activities within the school; and
b: inform the parents of the financial obligations of the proprietor in the prospectus and in other ways; and
c: request the parents of students attending the school to make regular financial contributions to the proprietor for the benefit of the proprietor in meeting any debt, mortgage, lien, and other charge associated with the land and buildings that constitute the school premises or are associated with the school.
2: Financial contributions other than attendance dues must be made on a voluntary basis and no student may be refused enrolment because of the unwillingness of the parents to contribute in this way. 1975 No 129 s 37(1), (2)
452: Restrictions on fund-raising
No board of any State integrated school, nor the principal nor any member of the staff (whether employed or retained as a teacher or in any other capacity), nor any student of the school may take part during normal school hours in any school activity directed to raising funds for the benefit of the proprietor in meeting any debt, mortgage, lien, or other charge associated with the land and buildings that constitute the school premises or are associated with the school. 1975 No 129 s 37(3)
453: Accounts of money raised under section 451
The proprietor must—
a: keep accounts of money raised by it and by a board, principal, staff member, or student under this section; and
b: have the accounts audited by a qualified auditor (within the meaning of section 35 of the Financial Reporting Act 2013) at least once in every period of 12 months; and
c: make a copy of the accounts and of the auditor's report on them available on request to the parents of students attending the State integrated school and to other contributors. 1975 No 129 s 37(4)
454: Fund-raising
Subject to the provisions of section 451 1975 No 129 s 38
455: Use of school office
The school office of a State integrated school may be used for the purpose of communication between the proprietor of the school and the parents of students enrolled at the school, and for other purposes related to the benefit of the school and the students. 1975 No 129 s 39 Proprietors of State integrated schools
456: Powers and responsibilities of proprietors
1: The proprietor of a State integrated school must exercise its powers under an integration agreement in a manner that is consistent with section 416
2: Subject to subsection (1)
a: owns, holds upon trust, or leases the land and buildings that are specified in the integration agreement as constituting the school premises; and
b: must accept and meet the liability for all mortgages, liens, and other charges upon the land and buildings; and
c: must plan, pay for, and implement, over the period that may be specified in the integration agreement, the improvements to the school buildings and associated facilities that are required in accordance with the integration agreement to bring the buildings and associated facilities up to the minimum standard laid down by the Secretary for State schools; and
d: must plan, implement, and pay for the capital works that are approved or required by the Minister, with a view to replacing, improving, or enlarging the school, its buildings, and its associated facilities to maintain the school, its buildings, and its associated facilities at the minimum standard laid down by the Secretary for comparable State schools; and
e: may own, hold upon trust, or lease and control, and maintain any land, buildings, and associated facilities that, although not part of the school in terms of the integration agreement, are regarded by the proprietor as appropriate to maintain the special character of the school; and
f: may, in conjunction with the board, make provision for the accommodation of students living away from home; and
g: must insure all the buildings, chattels, and other assets owned, held upon trust, or leased by the proprietor for the purposes of the school against risks normally insured against with some reputable insurance company; and
h: must arrange with its insurers that the policy of the insurance is endorsed to the effect that the benefit of the indemnity provided by the policy extends to the Minister for the buildings, chattels, and other assets paid for in whole or in part by a loan or grant made out of money appropriated by Parliament; and
i: must, together with the proprietor’s agents and licensees, have at all reasonable times access to the school to ensure that the special character of the school is being maintained. 1975 No 129 s 40
457: Decision-making criteria for proprietors
1: When making a decision under a provision of this Part, a proprietor must take into account—
a: the ability of the proprietor’s State integrated school or schools to continue to provide the level of education required; and
b: the average per student cost of the continued operation of the proprietor’s State integrated school or schools relative to the average per student cost for other State schools; and
c: the extent to which the proprietor’s State integrated school or schools provide for students whose needs are not met by other State schools; and
d: the ability of the proprietor to meet any obligations regarding the proprietor’s State integrated school or schools over the next 7 years.
2: A proprietor must assess the proprietor’s compliance with subsection (1)
3: However, the Secretary may direct a proprietor to carry out an assessment at any time if the Secretary considers it appropriate in the circumstances.
4: The proprietor must, as soon as practicable,—
a: complete any assessment begun under subsection (2) or (3)
b: provide the Secretary with a copy of the assessment.
458: Consequences of failure to arrange insurance
Despite section 456(2)(h)
a: no money appropriated by Parliament may be used to pay any part of the cost of repairing or replacing any buildings, chattels, or other assets that have been destroyed or damaged from any cause whatsoever; and
b: any additional charges by way of premium made by the insurer for the extension of the benefit of any policy of insurance to the Minister may not be met out of money appropriated by Parliament. 1975 No 129 s 40(2)(h)
459: Proprietors not to question curriculum or teaching methods
The right of access specified in section 456(2)(i) 1975 No 129 s 40(2)(i)
460: Leases of land
1: The proprietor of a State integrated school must obtain the prior consent of the Minister before entering into a lease relating to land that is used, or to be used, for the school.
2: If the proprietor fails to obtain the prior consent of the Minister to a lease, the lease is not affected but the Minister may cancel the integration agreement under section 427 1975 No 129 s 40A
461: Assistance to proprietors
1: The Minister may, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, approve the granting of loans from capital expenditure that may be appropriated by Parliament for the purpose to the proprietor of any State integrated school.
2: The loans are to be made for the purposes and subject to the terms and conditions, including the writing off of any amount repayable, that the Minister, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, determines. 1975 No 129 s 42
462: Proprietors unable to meet obligations
1: In the event of the proprietor of a State integrated school becoming unable to meet the financial or other commitments accepted by them under the integration agreement, they must notify the Minister.
2: If the Minister is notified, the Minister may, after any consultation with the proprietor that the Minister thinks necessary,—
a: cancel the integration agreement in accordance with section 427
b: close the State integrated school under section 432
c: arrange for the acquisition by the Crown, in accordance with the Public Works Act 1981, of any land, buildings, and chattels relating to the State integrated school that are owned or leased by the proprietor and that the Minister considers appropriate for the purpose of establishing a State school.
3: When the Minister acts in accordance with subsection (2)(a) or (b) 1975 No 129 s 44 Appointment and employment of teachers
463: Requirements in respect of appointments of teachers
1: The board of a State integrated school must appoint teachers in that school in accordance with the provisions of the State Sector Act 1988.
2: When a board delegates to a committee the power to appoint a teacher or to recommend the appointment of a teacher, that committee must contain at least 1 of the persons appointed to the board by the proprietor. 1975 No 129 s 63
464: Religious instruction: appointments to special positions relating to character of State integrated school
Subject to the provisions of this section, where religious instruction forms part of the special character of a State integrated school,—
a: if provided for by the integration agreement, an advertisement for the position of principal of that school must state that a willingness and an ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to that school is a condition of appointment:
b: if provided for by the integration agreement, the board of that school must—
i: designate a position at that school as director of religious studies; and
ii: state in any advertisement for that position that a willingness and an ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to that school is a condition of appointment (a director of religious studies must be a member of the normal staffing entitlement of the school, as established by regulations made under this Act; and
iii: carry out the teaching duties, if any, that may be provided for in the integration agreement):
c: the board must—
i: designate any other proportion of teaching positions in that school that may be provided for in the integration agreement as positions of importance carrying a responsibility for religious instruction; and
ii: state in advertisements for the positions that a willingness and an ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to that school is a condition of appointment:
d: the board must state in any advertisement for a position at that school that a willingness and an ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to that school is a condition of appointment if—
i: that school is a primary school; and
ii: the person holding the position of deputy principal of that school or a position of assistant principal at that school has responsibility for supervising the junior classes at that school; and
iii: it is provided for by the terms of the integration agreement of that school. 1975 No 129 s 65(1)
465: Effect of religious instruction requirements in advertisements
If, in accordance with section 464 1975 No 129 s 65(2)
466: Restrictions on requirement for teacher to take part in religious instruction
Except as provided in section 464 1975 No 129 s 65(3)
467: Other special positions
1: If an integration agreement records that any teaching position in the State integrated school concerned is a special position that requires particular capabilities on the part of the teacher holding it, an advertisement for that position must require an appointee to possess those capabilities as a condition of appointment to that position.
2: Without limiting the generality of subsection (1)
3: If, in accordance with subsection (1) or (2) 1975 No 129 s 66
468: Selection for appointment
In the case of a State integrated primary school, the person to be appointed to any of the positions specified in section 464 section 467 section 469 1975 No 129 s 67
469: Requirements in respect of appointments
1: Before appointing any person to a position in a State integrated primary school, being a position specified in section 464 or 467
2: On receipt of the report required by subsection (1) 1975 No 129 s 68
470: Employment for special purposes
1: With the consent of the board, any retired teacher may undertake, in any State integrated school, voluntary tasks relating to the beliefs and instruction that are the foundation of that school's special character.
2: If religious instruction forms part of the education with a special character provided by a State integrated school, the proprietor of that school may employ any person, whether as a chaplain or otherwise, for duties relating to that instruction.
3: The salary of a person employed under subsection (2)
4: The proprietor must notify the board of the name of any person employed under subsection (2) 1975 No 129 s 69
471: Appointment of teachers on integration
1: If, in accordance with sections 421 and 424
a: the contract of service of every teacher at that school is to be treated as being determined from the effective date of integration; and
b: each of those teachers, if the teacher so wishes, is to be treated as being in the employment of the board of the State integrated school until the teacher is formally appointed to a teaching position under subsection (4) subsection (6)
c: each teaching position at that school must, within 60 days after the effective date of integration, be advertised as required by the State Sector Act 1988.
2: Every advertisement must state that the teacher appointed to the position as at the effective date of integration, if the teacher so wishes, has an absolute right of appointment to that position irrespective of the qualifications of any other applicant.
3: The teacher previously appointed to the position advertised under subsection (1)
4: A teacher who applies must be appointed to the position.
5: A teacher who does not so apply is to be treated as having relinquished the position.
6: A teacher who is appointed to a teaching position must—
a: be paid out of expenses appropriated by Parliament for the purpose the same salary that a teacher with comparable service and qualifications would be paid for a comparable teaching position in a State school; and
b: continue to be paid no less than the same salary, and to be accorded the same status, as the teacher received or was accorded on the day before the effective date of integration. 1975 No 129 s 71
472: Other employees
1: The contract of service of every person employed in a State integrated school in a capacity other than that as a teacher, is to be treated as being determined from the effective date of integration.
2: If the position in which that person was employed has a parallel or close parallel in a State school, that person may—
a: be re-employed by the board in such parallel position; and
b: be paid out of expenses appropriated by Parliament for the purpose the same salary as that person would be paid for comparable service in a State school. 1975 No 129 s 72
473: No compensation for determination of employment
When a contract of employment of a teacher is treated as being determined under section 471(1)(a) section 472 1975 No 129 s 73 General provisions
474: Grants to private schools before integration
Any obligation or other commitment entered into by the managers of a private school before the integration of that school as a condition of a grant under this Act binds the proprietor of that school, whether or not the obligation or commitment is specified in the integration agreement. 1975 No 129 s 78
475: Relationship between this Part and other Parts and other enactments
1: If this Part deals with the same or a similar subject matter as other Parts of this Act, the State Sector Act 1988, or any regulations made under any of those Acts or under any enactment repealed by any of those Acts,—
a: express provisions in this Part prevail in respect of State integrated schools; but
b: this Part must be interpreted in a way that is consistent with the other Parts of this Act or any other enactments concerned whenever this construction is appropriate and reasonable.
2: Subject to sections 416 and 417 1975 No 129 s 80
476: Regulations relating to State integrated schools
1: The Governor-General may, by Order in Council, make regulations for the following purposes:
a: prescribing a form of integration agreement:
b: providing for the control, management, organisation, finance, and conduct of State integrated schools.
2: Where there is a conflict between regulations made under this section and regulations made under another section of this Act or under the Education Act 1964 or any enactment repealed by this Act or the Education Act 1964, the regulations made under this section apply. 1975 No 129 s 82
156: New Schedule 1 inserted
1: Insert the Schedule 1 Schedule 1
2: In Schedule 1 Part 3
4: Provisions relating to Careers New Zealand
4: Interpretation
In this Part assets Careers New Zealand Commission liabilities
5: Dissolution
Careers New Zealand is dissolved.
6: Assets and liabilities
1: The assets and liabilities of Careers New Zealand vest in the Commission.
2: All money payable to or by Careers New Zealand becomes payable to or by the Commission.
3: Anything done, omitted to be done, or to be done by, or in relation to, Careers New Zealand is to be treated as having been done, having been omitted to be done, or having to be done by, or in relation to, the Commission.
4: However, any individual or collective employment agreement with Careers New Zealand ceases to apply.
7: Transfer of information
1: All information held by Careers New Zealand is transferred to the Commission.
2: The transfer does not constitute an action that is an interference with the privacy of an individual under section 66 of the Privacy Act 1993.
8: Proceedings
1: All proceedings or any other matters involving Careers New Zealand that are yet to be determined or completed on the commencement of this clause are to be determined or completed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of this Act as in force immediately before the commencement of this clause as if the Commission were Careers New Zealand.
2: No action may be taken in relation to any breach of contract, lease, or licence arrangement arising from—
a: the vesting of assets or liabilities in the Commission:
b: the cessation of any individual or collective employment agreement.
9: References to Careers New Zealand
1: This clause applies to—
a: things that are in force or existing immediately before the commencement of this clause; and
b: references in any thing, including (without limitation) enactments, rules, bylaws, deeds, agreements, proceedings, instruments, documents, and notices.
2: If this clause applies, every reference in any thing specified in subclause (1)
3: This clause does not apply to any collective employment agreement with Careers New Zealand.
10: Repeal of clauses 6 to 9 and this clause
1: Clauses 6 to 9
2: This clause is repealed on 2 January 2018.
3: In Schedule 1
5: Provision relating to cohort entry
11: Determining mid-term dates under cohort entry policy for 2018
1: This clause applies for the 2018 school year.
2: The Minister may, before 1 August 2017, prescribe the mid-term dates for 2018.
3: This clause overrides section 5B(3) and (4)
4: Section 156(2) amended 14 May 2019 section 44(1) Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 156(4) repealed 14 May 2019 section 44(2) Education Amendment Act 2019
157: Schedule 5A amended
In the heading to Schedule 5A s 65H Schedule 6 cl 26
158: Schedule 6 replaced
1: Replace Schedule 6 Schedule 6 Schedule 2
2: In Schedule 6 clause 6 Strategic planning and reporting
7: School strategic plan and annual implementation plan
1: A board must have the following strategic planning documents for its school:
a: a strategic plan , for each 3-year period or for a shorter period determined by the Secretary, clause 5
b: an annual implementation plan
2: A board must prepare its first strategic plan and annual implementation plan when required by regulations made under section 118A
2A: If, at the commencement of this clause, a board has a charter in effect for the 2022
2B: If a board’s strategic plan is its 2022
2C: However, a board with a 2022
2D: The annually updated sections of a 2022
3: A board that has been accredited as a community of online learning must fulfil any requirements specified in regulations made under section 35ZN
8: Preparing draft strategic plan
1: A board must prepare a draft strategic plan for every 3-year period, or for a shorter period determined by the Secretary, section 118A
2: The draft strategic plan must comply with any regulations made under section 118A
3: In preparing a draft strategic plan, the board must,—
a: consult—
i: the school community; and
ii: the school’s staff; and
iii: where appropriate, the school’s students; and
iv: any other persons required by the regulations; and
b: comply with any other regulations relating to the development of strategic plans; and
c: in the case of a State integrated school, ensure that the draft reflects the school’s special character; and
d: in the case of a designated character school, ensure that the draft reflects the school’s different character or, in the case of a Kura Kaupapa Māori, its special characteristics.
4: In preparing a draft strategic plan, the board may consult any person, group, or organisation that it considers ought to be consulted.
5: This clause is subject to clause 7(2A)
9: Secretary to review and approve draft strategic plan
1: On receiving a draft strategic plan, the Secretary must review it in accordance with regulations made under section 118A regulations
2: After reviewing the draft strategic plan, the Secretary must—
a: confirm that it meets the requirements of this Act and the regulations by giving written notice to the board; or
b: return it to the board with directions that the board—
i: consider, or further consider, any matter and revise the plan in the light of that consideration; or
ii: revise the plan as directed by the Secretary.
3: If the draft strategic plan is returned to the board, the board must comply with the Secretary’s directions and then resubmit a revised plan.
4: The Secretary must, by giving written notice to the board,
5: If a board fails to comply with the Secretary’s directions, or resubmits a revised draft strategic plan that still does not meet the requirements of the Act or the regulations, the Secretary may revise the plan and confirm it by giving written notice to the board.
9A: Amending strategic plan
1: A board may amend its strategic plan, but if a proposed amendment is significant the board must obtain the Secretary’s approval of the amendment before amending the plan.
2: Before approving an amendment, the Secretary may require the board to consult the school community, staff, students, or any other person or body the Secretary considers should be consulted.
3: The Secretary may require a board to amend its strategic plan.
9B: Expiry of strategic plan
1: A strategic plan expires 3 years after the plan takes effect.
2: However, a 2022
3: If there is no new plan to replace the expired plan, the expired plan will continue to apply for a period approved by the Secretary.
10: Preparing annual implementation plan
1: A board must prepare an annual implementation plan.
2: The plan must—
a: contain the information required by the regulations; and
b: be prepared in accordance with regulations made under section 118A
10A: Amending annual implementation plan
A board may amend its annual implementation plan.
11: Board to monitor performance against strategic planning documents
1: A board must monitor and evaluate its performance—
a: in achieving (or making progress towards achieving) its objectives in accordance with its strategic plan; and
b: in implementing its strategy in accordance with its annual implementation plan.
2: The monitoring and evaluation must be carried out in accordance with regulations made under section 118A
3: The board must report on its performance in the annual report, in accordance with regulations made under section 118A
12: Strategic planning documents to be on Internet site
A board must ensure that its strategic plan and annual implementation plan are available to the public on an Internet site maintained by or on behalf of the board. Section 158(2) amended 14 May 2019 section 45 Education Amendment Act 2019 Section 158(2) amended 24 October 2018 section 23(10) Education Amendment Act 2018 Section 158(2) amended 24 October 2018 section 23(11) Education Amendment Act 2018 Section 158(2) amended 24 October 2018 section 23(12) Education Amendment Act 2018 Section 158(2) amended 24 October 2018 section 23(13) Education Amendment Act 2018 Section 158(2) amended 24 October 2018 section 23(14) Education Amendment Act 2018 Section 158(2) amended 24 October 2018 section 23(15) Education Amendment Act 2018 Section 158(2) amended 24 October 2018 section 23(16) Education Amendment Act 2018
2: Repeal of Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975 and amendments to other enactments
159: Repeal
The Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975 2017-05-19 Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975
160: Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 amended
1: This section amends the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008
2: Before regulation 47(1)(a)
aa: the service has regard to any statement of National Education and Learning Priorities; and 2017-05-19 Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008
161: Consequential amendments to other enactments
1: Amend the enactments specified in Part 1
2: Amend the enactments specified in Part 2
3: 2017-05-19 Education Act 1964 Education Amendment Act 2010 Human Rights Act 1993 State Sector Act 1988 Section 161(1) 2017-07-01 Crown Entities Act 2004 Government Superannuation Fund Act 1956 Ombudsmen Act 1975 Section 161(2) Section 161(3) repealed 14 May 2019 section 46 Education Amendment Act 2019