13 chapters · 83 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 16.0501 Classification
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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.S.C.A. § 16.0502 Consolidated schools–Provision of buildings and teachers
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(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…
A.S.C.A. § 16.0503 Secondary schools–Responsibility of government
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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…
A.S.C.A. § 16.0510 Language of instruction
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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