In addition to complying with the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017 and the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Regulation 2017, non-state schools and governing bodies must adhere to other laws and requirements relating to operating a school.
These laws ensure schools meet their legal obligations, especially in areas such as child safety, workplace health and safety, human rights, teaching standards, and curriculum and assessment.
Several government bodies share regulatory responsibilities and activities with the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board. These organisations have overlapping powers and obligations. Read more about their regulatory roles and activities on their websites:
Read more about the non-state schools sector structure.
Non-state schools must comply with a range of legislation in addition to the Act. Key overlapping laws include, but are not limited to:
For more relevant and related legislation, visit the Queensland Government's Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel’s in force legislation page.