Controversial issues in schools
This policy was consolidated with the Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 30/01/2025.
Refer to Controversial issues in schools for instructions.
Changes since previous version
2025 Jan 30 - Consolidated Under the 2023 policy review program with the Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy. Approved by the Executive Director, Curriculum and Reform.
Document history
2023 Dec 12 - update to the Controversial Issues in Schools Procedures. Repaired broken links, updated telephone and email contact details and updated position titles.
2021 Apr 29 - Policy Statement - Updated contact details.
2019 Oct 15 - Updated contact details and made minor style changes.
2019 Feb 28 - Amended to reflect department structure and plain English principles.
PD20020045/V03 - Amended to reflect decision in Term 4 2009 to discontinue Authorised Performances for Schools Program
PD20020045/V02 - Incorporated advice on terrorist organisations and their access to schools. Incorporates directions previously provided in other memoranda on distribution of party political material and industrial material of a political nature, official visits to schools, use of films, videos and DVDs in schools.