Local MP Todd Muller is encouraging the Bay of Plenty community to submit on the Government's update of New Zealand's Education Act.
"Public consultation on the Government's revamp of the Education Act is now open and I encourage anyone with an interest in the future of our education system tosubmit their views," he said.
"The Education Act informs the direction of New Zealand's education, this update to the Act will make a real difference to the schooling of kiwi kids.
"The current Act is 26 years old and focuses heavily on administration and compliance.
"Here is an opportunity to redesign the Act to centre on student achievement in the 21st century," Mr Muller said.
The proposed update draws on the recommendations of the Taskforce on Regulations Affecting School Performance which reported in 2014 that the Act focused on structures and administration.
"We are fortunate to have many effective teachers and learning institutions in our electorate, I hope the community will have their say during this consultation process so we may continue local educational success," he said.
The consultation process begins today and runs until December 14.
