(1) Subject to sections 19 and 22, parents of students attending public schools and assisted schools are entitled—
(a) to be informed of the progress, behaviour and attendance of their children;
(b) upon reasonable notice to the principal and teacher, to observe the instruction of their children if the parental visitation does not impede the instruction of other children;
(c) to appeal decisions that significantly affect the education, health or safety of their children; and
(d) to be consulted in the development of any special education programmes prepared for their children.
(2) A parent of a student attending a school may, and at the request of a teacher or principal shall, consult with the teacher or principal with respect to the student's educational programme.
(3) Every parent shall inform the principal in writing of any medical or other condition peculiar to their child—
(a) on admission of the child; or
(b) as soon as the parent becomes aware of such medical or other condition.
(4) The information provided under subsection (3) shall constitute part of the student's record under section 22.