New laws have been introduced giving state school principals the power to expel students either permanently or for a short term – without seeking departmental approval.
Premier Anna Bligh said giving greater powers to principals would provide them with the authority needed to manage student behaviour and to keep staff and students safe and free from disruption to their teaching and learning. Education Minister Geoff Wilson said excluding a student was a last resort after other school support and intervention strategies had proven ineffective. “We will ensure students who are excluded are enrolled in another school or an alternative education program, TAFE or other training or work placement,” Mr Wilson said.er
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