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Changes from previous year

Changes to this document

For the 2023 Census, the following changes were made to the process:

• New section regarding updated Validation process through the portal
• Inclusion of separate Census forms for temporary special assistance sites

Please ensure you familiarise yourself with all definitions to ensure that students entered on the Census form conform to the definitions and requirements in the instructions. The data in the Census form will be validated and may be subject to enrolment verification by the Board’s authorised persons (auditors). 

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Last updated 31 January, 2023

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