Title 16 — Educational Institutions

There are 3 types of public schools: early childhood education, consolidated schools, and secondary schools. History: 1962, PL 7-15; 1968, PL 10-45; amd 1977, PL 15-15 § 2. Amendment: 1977 Substituted “There are 3 types” for “There shall be two types”, and added “early childhood …

(a) Where 2 or more villages reach an agreement to consolidate their resources for the purpose of forming a public school, and approval has been secured from the Director of Education for such consolidation, the organization shall be called a “consolidated” school. (b) It shall b…

The secondary schools shall be developed as the sole responsibility of the government. The government shall provide personnel and provide and maintain adequate buildings and curricula suitable for academic, vocational, and teacher training courses for all qualified pupils. Histor…

Instruction in all public schools shall be in the English language, but the Samoan language may be used when necessary to facilitate teaching the English language. History: 1962, PL 7-15

(a) Sectarian Religious Instruction. No sectarian religious instruction may be given in any public school. This may not be interpreted to prohibit prayers, scripture reading, or the singing of religious songs. (b) Voluntary Prayers — Permissible. Voluntary prayers may be offered …

Any person attending any class in any public school shall be designated as a pupil. It shall be the duty of every pupil to carry out the instructions of teachers and principal and to obey the school laws and regulations of the Director of Education pertaining to conduct and child…

The Director of Education shall collect such fees as are required by regulations of the Governor for the maintenance of the public school program. Nonpayment of such fees shall be considered just cause for exclusion of a pupil from school. History: 1962, PL 7-15.