Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Act | legislation passed

The Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill has become the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Act after progressing through Royal Assent. 

What this means

The Act enables the transfer of certain regulatory functions from the Ministry of Education to ERO and other updates, including:

• The transfer of the Director of Regulation from the Ministry of Education, to ERO.

• Changes to EROs work in relation to ECE regulatory functions as we move to transition licensing, monitoring and compliance functions from MoE to ERO. 

• Changes to EROs work in relation to private schools and hostels as we move to transition licensing and registration, regulatory functions, including monitoring and compliance from MoE to ERO. 

• Progressing of ERO’s Schools of Concern approach in connection with Ministry of Education.

You can read more here: Systems reform bill becomes law - Ministry of Education.

What this means for you right now

There are no immediate changes to how ERO works with services, providers, or the wider sector right now.

• Current licensing, compliance, and review arrangements remain in place right now.

• Existing processes and regulatory requirements continue as usual for now.

• You should continue to work with your current contacts and channels.
   

What happens next

• The legislation has passed, but changes will be introduced over time.

• The final date for the transfer of regulatory functions from the Ministry to ERO will be set by an order of council to take place no later than 1 November 2026. 

ERO and the Ministry of Education will continue to work closely together to support the transfer of functions.

Keeping you informed

We are committed to providing clear and timely updates as more information becomes available.

You can:

• Follow updates on this website.

• Stay connected through ERO communications and sector updates.

• Contact us | Education Review Office.