New Zealand's Education Minister passes bill to strengthen education governance, update 'Pacific Person' definition, and enhance child safety.

New Zealand's Education Minister Erica Stanford announced that the coalition government has passed the Regulatory Systems (Education) Amendment Bill, which strengthens the governance and management of the education sector. The legislation will improve the effectiveness of education regulatory systems, update the definition of 'Pacific Person' to increase support for Pacific learners, and enhance child safety by strengthening police vetting requirements for non-teaching staff at unlicensed early childhood services.

August 07, 2024
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