Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

146.   Subject panels

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    (1)   For the purpose of creating and revising the national curriculum, the Minister may constitute subject panels to develop syllabuses for the core and foundation subjects.

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    (2)   A subject panel shall comprise the following—

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      (a)     members of the teaching profession with expertise in the subject;

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      (b)     officials of the Ministry of Education; and

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      (c)     other persons, including parents, having relevant knowledge or experience in the subject.

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    (3)   Subject panels shall consist of not less than 5 or more than 9 members appointed by the Minister after consultation with the Chief Education Officer, of whom—

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      (a)     one shall be appointed as chairperson; and

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      (b)     another may be appointed as deputy chairperson.

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    (4)   It is the duty of the Chief Education Officer or other official designated by him or her to co-ordinate the work of the subject panels and to ensure the testing and implementation of the recommended syllabuses into the school system.