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EDUCATION ACT 1996

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1 PART I PRELIMINARY-1. Short title and commencement.
2 PART I PRELIMINARY-2. Interpretation.
3 PART II ADMINISTRATION-3. Appointment and duty of Director General of Education.
4 PART II ADMINISTRATION-4. State Directors of Education and other Education Officers.
5 PART II ADMINISTRATION-5. Registrar General of Educational Institutions and Teachers.
6 PART II ADMINISTRATION-6. Chief Inspector of Schools and Inspectors of Schools.
7 PART II ADMINISTRATION-7. Director of Examinations.
8 PART II ADMINISTRATION-8. Power of Minister to issue general directions.
9 PART II ADMINISTRATION-9. Power of Minister to issue special directions.
9A PART II ADMINISTRATION-9A. Change of names.
10 PART III NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL-10. National Education Advisory Council.
11 PART III NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL-11. Functions of National Education Advisory Council.
12 PART III NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL-12. Right of attendance.
13 PART III NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL-13. Power to make regulations in relation to National Education Advisory Council.
14 PART III NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL-14. National Education Advisory Council may regulate its own procedure.
15 PART IV NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM Chapter 1 The National Education System-15. National Education System.
16 PART IV NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM Chapter 1 The National Education System-16. Categories of educational institutions.
17 PART IV NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM Chapter 1 The National Education System-17. National language as the main medium of instruction.
18 PART IV NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM Chapter 1 The National Education System-18. National Curriculum to be used by all schools.
19 PART IV NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM Chapter 1 The National Education System-19. Schools to prepare pupils for prescribed examination.
20 Chapter 2 Pre-School Education-20. Prohibition against the establishment, operation or management of kindergartens.
21 Chapter 2 Pre-School Education-21. Power of Minister to establish kindergartens.
22 Chapter 2 Pre-School Education-22. National Pre-school Curriculum to be used by all kindergartens.
23 Chapter 2 Pre-School Education-23. Language of instruction in kindergartens.
24 Chapter 2 Pre-School Education-24. Power to make regulations in relation to pre-school education.
25 Chapter 2 Pre-School Education-25. Chapter 2 not applicable to child care centres.
26 Chapter 2 Pre-School Education-26. Non-application of sections 18 and 19.
27 Chapter 3 Primary Education-27. Minister to provide primary education.
28 Chapter 3 Primary Education-28. Establishment and maintenance of national and national-type schools.
29 Chapter 3 Primary Education-29. Duration of primary education.
29A Chapter 3 Primary Education-29A. Compulsory primary education.
30 Chapter 4 Secondary Education-30. Minister to provide secondary education.
31 Chapter 4 Secondary Education-31. Establishment and maintenance of secondary schools.
32 Chapter 4 Secondary Education-32. Transition class.
33 Chapter 5 Post-Secondary Education-33. Post-secondary education.
33A Chapter 5A Vocational Colleges-33A. Establishment and maintenance of vocational college.
33B Chapter 5A Vocational Colleges-33B. Vocational College Standard Curriculum to be used by vocational colleges.
33C Chapter 5A Vocational Colleges-33C. Collaboration with other institution, corporation or industrial organization.
33D Chapter 5A Vocational Colleges-33D. Power to make regulations in relation to vocational colleges.
34 Chapter 6 Other Educational Institutions-34. Other educational institutions.
35 Chapter 7 Technical Education and Polytechnics-35. Technical and vocational education and training in national secondary schools and other educational institutions.
36 Chapter 7 Technical Education and Polytechnics-36. Polytechnics may offer courses of study and award qualifications approved by Minister.
37 Chapter 7 Technical Education and Polytechnics-37. Collaboration with other institutions and industrial organizations in technical and vocational education.
38 Chapter 7 Technical Education and Polytechnics-38. Provisions as to courses of study in respect of degrees conferred by universities, etc .
39 Chapter 7 Technical Education and Polytechnics-39. Power to make regulations in relation to polytechnics.
40 Chapter 8 Special Education-40. Minister to provide special education.
41 Chapter 8 Special Education-41. Power to prescribe the duration of and curriculum on special education.
42 Chapter 9 Teacher Education-42. Restriction on establishment of institutes of teacher education.
43 Chapter 9 Teacher Education-43. Registration of institutes of teacher education.
44 Chapter 9 Teacher Education-44. Award of certificates or other qualifications by institutes of teacher education.
45 Chapter 9 Teacher Education-45. Minister may establish and maintain institutes of teacher education.
46 Chapter 9 Teacher Education-46. Institutes of teacher education to conduct courses of study approved by Minister.
47 Chapter 9 Teacher Education-47. Provision as to courses of study in respect of degrees, etc. conferred by universities, etc .
48 Chapter 9 Teacher Education-48. Instrument of government for institutes of teacher education.
49 Chapter 9 Teacher Education-49. Power to make regulations in relation to institutes of teacher education.
50 Chapter 10 Religious Teaching in Educational Institutions-50. Teaching of the Islamic religion.
51 Chapter 10 Religious Teaching in Educational Institutions-51. Teaching of religious knowledge of a religion other than Islam.
52 Chapter 10 Religious Teaching in Educational Institutions-52. Financial assistance to Islamic educational institutions not established or maintained by the Minister or State Government.
53 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-53. Instrument of government for educational institutions.
54 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-54. Power to make regulations in relation to instruments of government.
55 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-55. Educational institution to be managed by its instrument of government.
56 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-56. Power of Minister to appoint additional governors.
57 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-57. Appointment of teachers under instrument of government and Act.
58 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-58. Power of Minister in relation to exercise of functions, etc .
59 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-59. Dissolution of board of governors of government or government-aided educational institution.
60 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-60. Notice of dissolution to contain consequential directions.
61 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-61. Minister shall appoint a different board upon dissolution of a board.
62 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-62. Dissolution of board of managers or governors of government educational institution.
63 Chapter 11 Management of Educational Institutions-63. Interpretation.
64 Chapter 12 Provision of Facilities and Services-64. Power of Minister to render assistance.
65 Chapter 12 Provision of Facilities and Services-65. Medical and dental inspection of pupils.
66 Chapter 12 Provision of Facilities and Services-66. Boarding facilities.
67 PART V ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION-67. Assessment of pupils.
68 PART V ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION-68. Examinations.
69 PART V ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION-69. Prohibitions on the conduct of examinations.
70 PART VI HIGHER EDUCATION-70. Minister to be responsible for higher education.
71 PART VI HIGHER EDUCATION-71. Establishment of higher educational institutions, etc , is prohibited.
72 PART VI HIGHER EDUCATION-72. Penalty.
73 PART VII PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-73. Saving relating to private educational institutions.
74 PART VII PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-74. Private educational institutions to comply with the requirement of National Curriculum and to prepare pupils for prescribed examinations.
75 PART VII PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-75. Subjects to be taught in private educational institutions providing post-secondary education.
76 PART VII PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-76. Power to make regulations for supervision and control of standard of education.
77 PART VII PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-77. Prohibition as to courses of study and training in respect of degrees, etc , conferred by universities, etc .
78 PART VII PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-78. Application of other provisions of the Act to private educational institutions.
79 PART VIII REGISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 1 Registration of Educational Institutions-79. All educational institutions to be registered.
80 PART VIII REGISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 1 Registration of Educational Institutions-80. Register.
81 PART VIII REGISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 1 Registration of Educational Institutions-81. Provisional certificates of registration.
82 PART VIII REGISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 1 Registration of Educational Institutions-82. Registration.
83 PART VIII REGISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 1 Registration of Educational Institutions-83. Change in respect of educational institution premises.
84 PART VIII REGISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 1 Registration of Educational Institutions-84. Refusal to register an educational institution.
85 PART VIII REGISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 1 Registration of Educational Institutions-85. Notice of refusal to register an educational institution.
86 PART VIII REGISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 1 Registration of Educational Institutions-86. Prohibition on advertisement, etc .
87 Chapter 2 Cancellation of Registration-87. Grounds for cancellation of registration of an educational institution.
88 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-88. All governors and employees to be registered.
89 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-89. Registration of governor and employee.
90 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-90. Grounds of refusal to register a governor or employee.
91 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-91. Notice of refusal to register a governor or employee.
92 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-92. Appeal against refusal to register a governor or employee.
93 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-93. Power of Registrar General to strike off the register a governor or employee.
94 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-94. Retirement of governors and employees.
95 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-95. Persons struck off the register to be notified.
96 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-96. Appeal against striking off the register.
97 Chapter 3 Registration of Governors and Employees-97. Surrender of certificate of registration.
98 Chapter 4 Registration of Pupils-98. Registration of pupils.
99 Chapter 5 Inspection of Educational Institutions by the Registrar General-99. Inspections to be made from time to time.
100 Chapter 5 Inspection of Educational Institutions by the Registrar General-100. Powers of Registrar General on inspection of registered educational institutions.
101 Chapter 5 Inspection of Educational Institutions by the Registrar General-101. Inspection of premises of unregistered educational institutions.
102 Chapter 5 Inspection of Educational Institutions by the Registrar General-102. Power to close unregistered educational institution.
103 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-103. Prohibition to teach.
104 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-104. Register of teachers.
105 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-105. Application for registration as a teacher.
106 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-106. Power of Registrar General to refuse to register a person as a teacher.
107 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-107. Notice of refusal to register a person as a teacher.
108 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-108. Appeal against refusal to register a person as a teacher.
109 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-109. Registration of teachers.
110 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-110. Revocation of registration after notice.
111 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-111. Appeals.
112 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-112. Striking off the register.
113 PART IX REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS Chapter 1 Registration of Teachers-113. Transitional provisions as to registration of teachers.
114 Chapter 2 Permits to Teach-114. Issue of permits to teach.
115 Chapter 3 Miscellaneous-115. Surrender of certificates of registration as a teacher.
116 Chapter 3 Miscellaneous-116. Duty of teacher to notify change of educational institution.
117 PART X THE INSPECTORATE OF SCHOOLS Chapter 1 The Inspectorate-117. Duties of Chief Inspector.
118 PART X THE INSPECTORATE OF SCHOOLS Chapter 1 The Inspectorate-118. Advisory powers of Inspectors of Schools.
119 PART X THE INSPECTORATE OF SCHOOLS Chapter 1 The Inspectorate-119. Restriction on orders of Inspectors of Schools.
120 PART X THE INSPECTORATE OF SCHOOLS Chapter 1 The Inspectorate-120. Reports by Inspectors of Schools.
121 Chapter 2 General-121. General powers of Inspectors of Schools.
122 Chapter 2 General-122. Chief Inspector may authorize Education Officers to act on his behalf.
123 PART XI FINANCE-123. Saving relating to Minister.
124 PART XI FINANCE-124. Grant-in-aid and capital grant to be subject to conditions, etc , as may be prescribed.
125 PART XI FINANCE-125. Power of Minister to suspend or cancel payment of any grant.
126 PART XII APPEALS-126. Minister to decide on appeals after investigation.
127 PART XII APPEALS-127. Powers of Committee of Enquiry.
128 PART XII APPEALS-128. No appearance by advocate and solicitor before the Committee of Enquiry.
129 PART XII APPEALS-129. Evidence before the Committee of Enquiry.
130 PART XIII REGULATIONS-130. Power of Minister to make regulations.
131 PART XIII REGULATIONS-131. Regulations may prescribe penalties for contravention thereof.
132 PART XIV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES-132. Offences and penalties relating to registration of educational institutions.
133 PART XIV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES-133. Offences and penalties relating to registration of teachers.
134 PART XIV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES-134. Offences and penalties relating to Inspectors.
135 PART XIV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES-135. General penalty.
136 PART XIV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES-136. Power to investigate.
137 PART XIV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES-137. Power to enter without warrant.
138 PART XIV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES-138. Institution and conduct of prosecution.
139 PART XIV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES-139. Power to compound offences.
140 PART XV MISCELLANEOUS-140. Officers deemed to be public servants.
141 PART XV MISCELLANEOUS-141. Requirements as to premises.
142 PART XV MISCELLANEOUS-142. Enrolment of pupils in government or government-aided educational institutions.
143 PART XV MISCELLANEOUS-143. Power to exempt educational institutions.
144 PART XV MISCELLANEOUS-144. Special Committee.
145 PART XV MISCELLANEOUS-145. Service of notices, etc .
146 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-146. Change of title of certain educational institutions.
147 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-147. Secondary vocational schools to be part of national secondary schools until annulled.
148 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-148. Assistance to existing educational institutions.
149 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-149. Saving in respect of contribution towards religious teaching.
150 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-150. Saving in respect of certain exempted educational institutions, etc .
151 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-151. Saving in respect of registered educational institution, governor, manager or employee.
152 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-152. Winding up of Central Board.
153 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-153. Maintenance of contributory fund.
154 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-154. References to governor or board of governors to include manager and board of managers.
155 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-155. Repeal.
156 PART XVI TRANSITIONAL AND REPEAL-156. Power of Minister of Finance.
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