Section 38: Regulations

38. Regulations (1) The Minister may make regulations generally for the purposes of this Act and, in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of his powers, for— (a) the administration and management of all educational institutions, including special education needs schools and special education needs resource and development centres; (b) the structure, hygienic character and proper sanitation of schools and school premises; [Issue 9] E2 – 20 Revised Laws of Mauritius (c) the inspection of schools and school premises and the approval of the establishment of private institutions or branches, centres or campuses of overseas institutions offering post-secondary education in Mauritius; (d) the adequacy, suitability and use of school equipment, laboratories and workshops; (e) the appointment, duties, dismissal and disciplinary control of school managers; (f) the recognition of, assistance to, and powers of, Education Authorities; (g) the qualifications, appointment, secondment, promotion, dismissal and disciplinary control of qualified teachers and other persons employed in schools; (h) the medical examination of teachers and of other persons employed in schools and pupils; (i) the control of instruction given in schools, including methods and hours of instruction and size of classes; (j) school admissions and withdrawals; (k) discipline in schools and methods of enforcement; (l) the award of scholarships; (m) the fees and charges payable in regard to matters provided by this Act; (n) the conditions for grant-in-aid to non-Government institutions; and (o) school meals, supply of milk and dental and medical care for school children. (2) Regulations made under subsection (1) may provide that any person who contravenes them shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 1,000 rupees. [S. 38 amended by s. 2 (d) of Act 18 of 2005 w.e.f. 1 July 2005; s. 14 (s) of Act 18 of 2016 w.e.f. 7 September 2016 and 1 January 2017.]