Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

24.   Parent Teacher Association

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    (1)   Parents and teachers may, in accordance with regulations made under this Act form associations, to be known as parent-teacher associations.

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    (2)   The Minister shall encourage and assist in the formation of:

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      (a)     parent-teacher associations; and

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      (b)     a national council of parent-teacher associations.

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    (3)   The objects of parent-teacher associations shall include the promotion of the interests of the school by bringing parents, members of the community, students and teachers into close co-operation.

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    (4)   Parent-teacher associations may, subject to this Act and regulations made under this Act, make rules for the regulation and control of their business.

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    (5)   On the formation of a parent-teacher association, the names of the members of the executive shall be forwarded to the Chief Education Officer and subsequently after every election of a new executive.