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Does the Ministry of Education have the authority to direct Student Management Systems providers about what schools can be charged for Ministry directed changes to student performance monitoring and reporting systems and if so, what gives the Ministry that authority?

Answered Question 36067 (2026)
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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does the Ministry of Education have the authority to direct Student Management Systems providers about what schools can be charged for Ministry directed changes to student performance monitoring and reporting systems and if so, what gives the Ministry that authority?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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No. The Ministry of Education does not have authority to direct student Management System providers on what they can charge schools.