General functions of Managing Authorities

(1) Managing Authorities of government, government- aided and community schools shall be responsible for, (a) the proper and efficient organization and management of schools or institutions; (b) the formulation of policies and internal regulations for the efficient and effective conduct of schooling, student discipline and behaviour, and student attire in accordance with Rules made under this Act; and (c) the adequate provision of such support systems required to deliver appropriate education to all students enrolled in schools under their management. Such provisions at government-aided and community schools shall be provided with assistance and in partnership with the Government under the conditions for Grant-in-Aid as specified in this Act or Rules made under this Act. (2) Managing Authorities of private schools shall be responsible to ensure compliance with requirements of this Act and Rules made under this Act in respect of, (a) requirements for a licence to operate a 42 (b) qualifications of professional staff; (c) health and safety conditions of the school and its premises; and (d) formulation and adoption of non- discriminatory policies and practices for, (i) proper and efficient organization and management; (ii) efficient and effective conduct of schooling; (iii) regulation of student discipline and behaviour; and (3) adequate provision of such support systems required to deliver appropriate education to all students enrolled in their