BOT Responsibilities

A board's responsibilities in the Education and Training Act

Education and Training Act 2020, s127

There are key objectives (aims) that school boards must uphold when they are managing a school. School boards are responsible for ensuring:

• every student can reach their highest standard of achievement

• the school:

• • is a physically and emotionally safe place

  • gives effect to student rights in the New Zealand Bill of Rights, and the Human Rights Act

  • is free from racism, stigma, bullying, and any other forms of discrimination

  • is inclusive of, and cater for students with different needs

  • gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.