Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

EDUCATION ACT 2015 - SECT 90

    (1)     In making a decision relevant to the management of the behaviour of a student enrolled in a Government school, the principal must have regard to the following matters:

        (a)     the age of the student;

        (b)     the developmental stage of the student;

        (c)     whether the student is a child with special learning needs;

        (d)     the mental health and wellbeing of the student;

        (e)     the physical health and wellbeing of the student;

        (f)     any relevant religious or cultural considerations;

        (g)     the student's home environment and the arrangements in place for the student's care.

    (2)     The CEO may prepare and publish guidelines, not inconsistent with this Act, relating to the management of the behaviour of students enrolled in Government schools.

    (3)     The principal of a Government school must comply with any guidelines published under subsection (2) in making a decision mentioned in subsection (1).