Application procedure4
1
In order for an independent school to be designated as a school which has a religious character, the school’s proprietor must apply to the National Assembly for an order under section 69(3).
2
The application must —
a
state the relevant religion or religious denomination of the school;
b
include the grounds on which the application is based and any supporting evidence of those grounds; and
c
include any representations made by a religious body on behalf of the school.
3
On receipt of an application for an order, under these Regulations, the National Assembly may consult any religious body regarding the school’s application, which it considers appropriate.