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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1999 Week 1 Hansard (18 February) . . Page.. 296 ..

MS TUCKER: I ask for leave to make a statement relating to two new inquiries to be undertaken by the Standing Committee on Education.

Leave granted.

MS TUCKER: I wish to inform the Assembly that on 8 October 1998 the Standing Committee on Education resolved to inquire into and report on educational services for children with a disability, with particular reference to:

(1) the integration of students with a disability, eligible for special schools/units, in mainstream schools;

(2) school organisation required to meet educational and personal care needs of students with a disability integrated in mainstream schools;

(3) social and educational outcomes for students with a disability in the ACT;

(4) appropriateness of resources available in schools for students with a disability;

(5) the involvement of parents, carers and advocates in planning services and programs for students with a disability;

(6) the adequacy of support services for schools and families;

(7) interagency cooperation; and

(8) any other related matter.

I further wish to inform the Assembly that on 15 February 1999 the Standing Committee on Education resolved to inquire into and report on adolescents and young adults at risk of not achieving satisfactory education and training outcomes, with particular reference to:

(1) the relevance of mainstream school programs for young people at risk;

(2) the availability of alternative educational programs;

(3) support for families and young people to encourage retention in education and training, including financial support and support for schools and other agencies;

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