Education Act 1989 - nz
Art used by permission.
By Melissa Watts. Stratford High School.
The Law
Parents are legally required to ensure that their children are enrolled and attend school from their 6th birthday to their 16th birthday. (Section 20)
Parents/Caregivers can be prosecuted for failing to enroll their children. (Section 24)
There are penalties for irregular attendance or condoned truancy (Section 29)
A Principal of a school may exempt a student from attending school for a period of no more than five school days, if the reason is justified (Section 27)