Students
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Rights to free education
What fees can be charged by schools?
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School enrolment and attendance
Who must be enrolled in a registered school?
When may a principal excuse a student from mandatory attendance?
What are the obligations of the school where an enrolled student is truant or habitually late?
Under what circumstances can a student be precluded from attending school?
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Student management
What are stand-downs and suspensions?
In what situations may the principal stand down or suspend a student?
What is expulsion or exclusion?
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Students: various
How can schools promote a safe environment for all students?
What should the school do if a parent refuses to allow a child to wear a school uniform?