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2009-65 - Education Act

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NEW BRUNSWICK
REGULATION 2009-65
under the
Education Act
(O.C. 2009-251)
Filed June 19, 2009
1Subsection 25(2) of New Brunswick Regulation 97-150 under the Education Act is repealed.
2The Regulation is amended by adding after section 29 the following:
National Anthem
29.1(1)Subject to any policies or directives of the District Education Council concerned, on each school day the principal shall ensure the broadcast of the national anthem within the school.
29.1(2)If a principal is unable to comply with subsection (1) because of technical difficulties or reasons related to scheduling, the principal shall apply for an exemption to the District Education Council concerned.
29.1(3)The District Education Council may grant an exemption from subsection (1) only if
(a) the principal proposes another activity that promotes the spirit of patriotism, and
(b) the District Education Council considers the activity and its frequency appropriate in the circumstances.
Exemptions for pupils
29.2A pupil is not required to be present during the broadcast of the national anthem or during the other activity that promotes the spirit of patriotism that is considered appropriate by the District Education Council if
(a) the pupil’s parent applies for and receives an exemption from the principal, or
(b) an independent pupil applies for and receives an exemption from the principal.
3The Regulation comes into force on July 1, 2009.