Restrictions on Compulsory Land Acquisition and New Leasing Powers for Early Childhood Education
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Land Powers) Bill 2023
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Introduced by: Natalie Hutchins MP (ALP); The Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MLC (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Education Minister cannot compulsorily acquire land for services associated with early childhood education. This is banned unless the land is also being acquired for early childhood education and care.
The Education Minister can now lease land or premises to provide early childhood education and care. This includes services that benefit early childhood education.
The law establishes that all Victorians should have access to early childhood education regardless of location or wealth.
The State will support early childhood education in areas where there is not enough provision.
The principles regarding early childhood education access cannot be used as a basis for civil lawsuits.
The law replaces the term 'preschool program' with 'kindergarten program'.