A student in my Food Technology class wishes to wear cultural dress. What policies cover this situation?
The Department of Education and Training supports the wearing of school uniforms by students and the upholding of high standards of dress by students and staff. The Department recognises that NSW has a long history of school uniforms or dress codes being decided by the local school community. In circumstances where a student wishes to wear cultural dress to class, two types of legislation are applicable; • Under the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (OHS Act) the Department of Education and Training must ensure that students are not exposed to risks to their health or safety while they are on Departmental Premises. • Under the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, it is unlawful for an education authority to discriminate on grounds of race, ethno-religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, age, homosexuality, transgender status, responsibility as a carer or marital status. Students must not be prevented from continued participation in essential curriculum activities except where exclus
