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Consultation forms part of the process for developing new policy documents and making major edits to existing policy documents.
Consultation involves a genuine opportunity for all relevant people or groups to actively contribute and provide feedback in the development of departmental policy documents.
Policies open for consultation
Behaviour support policy
This policy has been updated to require all schools to maintain a local behaviour support policy aligned with department policy and the National Framework for Addressing Bullying in Australian Schools. It outlines expectations for responding to harmful behaviour including response timeframes, communication and escalation processes, and a focus on child safety, support planning and educative responses.
Dates for consultation
Consultation is open until 16 September 2026.
Give feedback
Send your feedback to education.BehaviourSupport@sa.gov.au by 16 September.
Bullying prevention and response procedure
This new procedure outlines requirements for bullying prevention and response in schools. It aligns with department policy and the National Framework for Addressing Bullying in Australian Schools.
Dates for consultation
Consultation is open until 16 September 2026.
Give feedback
Send your feedback to education.BehaviourSupport@sa.gov.au by 16 September.
Anti-racism policy
This policy outlines the department’s commitment to a public education system free from racism.
Dates for consultation
Consultation is open until 23 September 2026.
Give feedback
Send your feedback to education.anti-racism@sa.gov.au by 23 September.
