National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996)PoliciesPolicy On Learner AttendanceB. Introduction |
Purpose of policy
| 1) | The purpose of this policy is to - |
| a) | promote punctual and regular attendance at public schools; and |
| b) | provide public schools and provincial education departments (PEDs) with standard procedures for recording, managing and monitoring learner attendance. |
Scope and application of policy
| 2) | The Minister of Basic Education has determined this policy with the approval of the Council of Education Ministers (CEM) in terms of section 3 of the National Education Policy Act, 1996 (NEPA). |
| 3) | The policy includes the attached schedules and related instructions. |
| 4) | The policy applies to all public schools in the Republic of South Africa. |
| 5) | Where necessary, PEDs should bring their policies on learner attendance and procedures in line with this national policy, as provided in Section 2(2) of SASA, to ensure that all learners are treated equitably. |
Interpretation of terms
| 6) | Terms used in this policy have the meaning ascribed to them in the Definitions and Acronyms. In case of a conflict of interpretation, the definition of a term in NEP A or SASA prevails. |