The state government’ plan to change the government uniform policy in order to drive down costs for families across the state is underway.
Education Minister Ben Carroll recently announced that the state government is consulting on ways the statewide school uniform policy can keep uniforms affordable for families.
The consultation process will speak to stakeholders like schools, parents, students, principal peak bodies and social and community sector organisations – making sure efforts to reduce costs considers the needs and various perspectives of different school communities.
The consultation process is key to understanding the scale and nature of the issue around uniform affordability and finding the right solution. Following consultation, the Student Dress Code Policy will be updated, and schools will look at their current uniform arrangements and make changes as needed.
Mr Carroll said the state government understands how school costs can add up, and the cost of living is rising.
“Every student deserves access to a great education and that’s why we’re ensuring all students can continue to fully participate in schooling, despite the cost-of-living pressures that we know many families are experiencing,” he said.
