Education Act 1996 (Act 550) & Selected Regulations (As at 1st July 2013)

Education Act 1996 (Act 550) & Selected Regulations (As at 1st July 2013)

An Act to provide for education and for matters connected therewith.

Detailed Contents Of Education Act 1996 (Act 550) :

 The Education Act 1996 (Act 550) is a law in Malaysia that governs the provision of education in the country. It provides the legal framework for the establishment, administration, and management of educational institutions, as well as the regulation of education policies and practices. The Act has been amended several times since its enactment to reflect the changing needs and demands of the education sector.

Selected Regulations (As at 1st July 2013) refer to the regulations made under the Education Act 1996. These regulations provide further details on how the Act should be implemented and enforced. The following are some of the key provisions of the Education Act 1996 and the selected regulations as at 1st July 2013:

1. Compulsory education: Section 2 of the Education Act 1996 provides that every child in Malaysia must receive education from the age of six to the age of eighteen. The Education (Compulsory Attendance) Regulations 2013 provides more details on this requirement, including exemptions and penalties for non-compliance.

2. National education system: Section 3 of the Education Act 1996 provides for the establishment of a national education system that is based on the Malaysian education philosophy and the national language as the main medium of instruction. The Education (National Education System) Regulations 2013 provides further details on the implementation of the national education system.

3. School administration: Section 25 of the Education Act 1996 provides for the establishment and administration of schools, including the appointment of principals, teachers, and other staff. The Education (School Administration) Regulations 2013 provides more details on the duties and responsibilities of school administrators.

4. Curriculum and assessment: Section 29 of the Education Act 1996 provides for the development and implementation of the national curriculum and assessment system. The Education (National Curriculum and Assessment) Regulations 2013 provides more details on the content of the national curriculum and the assessment methods used.

5. Private education institutions: Section 46 of the Education Act 1996 provides for the registration and regulation of private education institutions. The Education (Registration and Regulation of Private Education Institutions) Regulations 2013 provides more details on the procedures for registration and the requirements for operation.

6. Higher education: Section 51 of the Education Act 1996 provides for the establishment and regulation of higher education institutions. The Education (Establishment and Accreditation of Institutions of Higher Education) Regulations 2013 provides more details on the procedures for establishment and accreditation of higher education institutions.

7. Education financing: Section 54 of the Education Act 1996 provides for the allocation and management of funds for education. The Education (Allocation and Management of Funds for Education) Regulations 2013 provides more details on the procedures for the allocation and management of education funds.

Overall, the Education Act 1996 and the selected regulations as at 1st July 2013 provide a comprehensive framework for the provision of education in Malaysia. These laws and regulations ensure that education is accessible, affordable, and of high quality for all Malaysians.

Contents of Education Act 1996 (Act 550):

Education Act 1996 (Act 550)

Selected Regulations, Rules & Order

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