❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the Department of Communities' obligation to fund non-government school education for children in out-of-home care and whether there are any outstanding fees. The Department confirms its responsibility and states it's unaware of any outstanding fees.
AnsweredQoN 1894Legislative Council
Asked
21 February 2019
Member
Portfolio
Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
QuestionView source ↗
(1) For children in out-of-home care, what obligation does the Department have towards funding education provided by Non-Government schools? (2) Are there outstanding Non-Government school fees for children in out-of-home care? (3) If yes to (2), what is the total amount outstanding?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
4 April 2019
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Response time
9 days
(1) The Department of Communities (Communities) is responsible for all non-voluntary education related costs for children in out-of-home care, including fees for education provided by Non-Government schools.
(2) Communities is unaware of any outstanding school fees for children in out-of-home care.
(3) Not applicable.
(2) Communities is unaware of any outstanding school fees for children in out-of-home care.
(3) Not applicable.
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