“That ICPA Qld continues to lobby the Department of Education (DoE) and relevant State Ministers emphasising the urgency of expediting the review process for the bypass procedure.”
Following successful motions brought to the state conference in 2023 and 2024, State Council has raised the issue of Year 10 inclusion in the bypass program with the Department of Education. Springsure Rolleston Branch would like to express gratitude to ICPA Qld for their ongoing efforts in engaging with the Department of Education on the inclusion of Year 10 in the bypass school program for P-10 schools.
A review of the bypass procedure is currently taking place and is in its initial stages. The review is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with the implemented changes beginning at the start of the 2027 school year. This timeframe will significantly affect another two years of students who are already disadvantaged by the limited subject offerings at P-10 schools, adding additional stress for both students and parents. Families are already struggling to make the best educational choices for their children while facing financial constraints.
