NESA has published clarified ACE Rules on the NSW Curriculum website. Stay up to date with the clarified ACE Rules by visiting this website.
The clarified rules come into effect from 14 October 2024. Schools must not implement the clarified rules before this date. Schools must use the current ACE Rules on Loading... until 14 October 2024.
To learn more about how NESA has clarified the ACE Rules, refer to the information sheets.
Demonstrating the HSC minimum standard
Updated 30 Jan 2024
NESA has updated Rule 8.1.3 to accurately reflect NESA’s processes for recording the results of post school leavers that become eligible for the HSC after demonstrating the HSC minimum standard.
NESA is authorised under sections 20A(2) and 95(1)(f) of the Education Act 1990 (NSW) to grant the HSC to students who have complied with any requirements imposed by the Minister or Authority.
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, NESA must ensure that students with disability are able to access and respond to an exam or test.