(1) The chief executive may make guidelines about homework for State schools.
(2) Issues that may be addressed by a guideline include the following—(a) the purpose of homework;(b) homework approaches appropriate to each stage of learning at a State school;(c) the setting of homework tasks for a student appropriate to the student’s ability;(d) the recommended amount of time a student should be expected to spend on homework;(e) the responsibilities of teachers, parents and students in relation to homework;(f) the development and implementation of a homework policy by a State school’s principal.
(3) A guideline may be amended or replaced by a later guideline made under this section.
(4) A guideline must be made available to each principal of a State school.