Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
434. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will invite the Irish Second-Level Students Union to participate in the working group on the parent and student charter in view of the fact that it is the representative body of second-level school students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1636/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 5 December 2016, I published the General Scheme of an Education (Parent and Student Charter) Bill 2016. The Government have approved the draft outline of a new law, which will require every school to consult with parents and students, and publish and operate a Parent and Student Charter.
The publication of this draft legislation will fulfil a key commitment in the Action Plan for Education to improve information and complaint procedures for parents and students relating schools. The draft legislation defines the principles that will guide how schools will engage with students and parents.
Following consultation with our education partners, including the National Parents Council (Primary), National Parents Council (Post Primary) and the Irish Second-level Students Union, I will finalise national guidelines on a Parent and Student Charter.
The draft Bill will now go to the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills for pre-legislative scrutiny.
