Religious Education
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What is religious education?
Under the Education Act 1990, public schools provide religious education in two forms.
What is general religious education?
General religious education is taught through the Board of Studies syllabuses and includes what people believe and how these beliefs affect their lives.
What is special religious education?
Special religious education is provided by authorised representatives of approved religious groups to students whose parents have nominated that religion and at a time negotiated with the school.
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