Education Laws Amendment Act 31 of 2007

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31 of 2007

The Education Laws Amendment Act 31 of 2007 aims:

to amend the National Education Policy Act, 1996, so as:
- to substitute the provision relating to consultation on the national education policy; and
- to amend the provision for the establishment of consultative bodies;
to amend the South African Schools Act, 1996, so as:
- to insert certain definitions;
- to provide for minimum norms and standards for infrastructure and capacity in public schools;
- to provide for random search and seizure and drug testing at schools;
- to provide for the functions and responsibilities of a principal;
- to substitute a reference to obsolete legislation; and
- to regulate the identification of underperforming schools;
to amend the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act, 1999, so as:
- to effect certain technical adjustments; and
- to extend the functions of the board to cover eligible students at public further education and training colleges;
to amend the South African Council of Educators Act, 2000, the Adult Basic Education and Training Act, 2000, and the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001, so as to effect certain technical adjustments; and
to provide for matters connected therewith.

31 December 2007