Schools
23 March, 2025
News laws cutting education red tape
THE State Government introduced new laws to Parliament on Friday, March 14, to ease the administrative burden placed on educators.
The proposed changes to the Education (General Provisions) Act include simplifying enrolment for principals transferring students between special schools and reducing the repetitive paperwork needed to use approved online applications.
The amendments seek to extend the age eligibility for home school registrations from 17 to 18 years, ensuring that all students can receive a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
The changes would also support the operations of Parents & Citizens (P&C) associations in multiple campus schools and enable them to donate funds and goods to another school adversely impacted by a natural disaster.
Access to and participation in eKindy will be improved by expanding the eligibility criteria for children who are isolated or unable to attend due to a medical condition.
Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said that the amendments are the first of many steps to ensure all children – from the youngest preppies to Year 12 students – have access to a world-class education.
“I’ve listened to feedback from teachers, and these amendments will help remove obstacles that get in the way of teaching and learning, so they can get back to focusing on the basics,” he said. “Students were not supported, resulting in up to 40 percent of children failing to meet national standards in numeracy and literacy.
“These changes are just the start – we want to make it easier for parents to get their kids into schools, easier for teachers to do their job, and easier for principals to run their schools.”
Reducing red tape by 25 percent over four years is a key election commitment of the Crisafulli Government, with the amendments designed to help streamline processes for principals, teachers, and school staff.
