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Defining level of study for special schools 010-07010040



Policy

The explanation of why a student at a special school who is above school leaving age is considered to be undertaking secondary studies is found in:

Social Security Guide section 3.8.3.30 PES & secondary students

Links to the ABSTUDY Policy Manual and the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme guidelines go to pdf and docx documents. Select the document and go to the reference(s) below.

ABSTUDY

ABSTUDY Policy Manual

  • 11.1 Approved Study
  • 11.2 Approved education institutions for secondary level students
  • 11.2.2 Special schools
  • 11.2.1 Secondary school

Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC)

Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme Guidelines 3.4.4 Approved level of study

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991, section 1061PC, approved course of education or study

Note: there is no legislation for ABSTUDY and AIC.

The definition of a special school is found in point 4(5) (b) in the Determination No.2009/2 (Educational Institutions and Courses). See Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2009 (No. 2)