A significant provision in The Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 included the recognition of home education as a legitimate alternative when considering the education of children.
In Queensland, a parent must ensure that any child of compulsory school age is enrolled at and attends a state school or non-state school or if in the compulsory participation phase is participating in an eligible option. Registration for Home Education is another way in which a parent may meet this obligation. This registration is only valid if made through the Home Education Unit, Office of Non-State Education, Department of Education, Training and the Arts.
Note:
Compulsory school age means a child is at least 6 years (6.5 years from 2008) of age and less than 16 years of age or has completed Year 10, whichever happens first.
Compulsory participation phase starts when the person stops being of compulsory school age and ends when the person gains a senior certificate, certificate III or certificate IV; or has participated in eligible options for 2 years after the person stopped being of compulsory age; or turns 17 years.]
References to these conditions can be found in sections 176 and 239 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 
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. Our Home Education policy statement is also available for viewing.
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