The Elementary Education Act, 1870: With Introduction, Notes, and Index offers a clear, organized guide to the landmark law and its workings.
This edition presents the act alongside introductions, notes, and an index to help readers understand its provisions and practical impact.
The text covers how school boards are formed and operate, how schools are funded and maintained, and how elections and appointments are regulated. It also explains enforcement, penalties, and the relationships between different local bodies and the education department. Practical details about reports, returns, and the administration of school accommodation are included, making it a useful reference for scholars and practitioners.
What you’ll find inside:
- Definitions and scope of key terms, such as school boards, schools, and districts
- Powers and duties of school boards, including creation, management, and dissolution
- Rules for elections, retirement, and accountability of board members
- Financing, grants, and the administration of school funds
Ideal for readers of legal history, public policy, and education law who want a grounded, reference-ready overview of the act and its supporting materials.