Herein, what does exempt mean on school?
to free from an obligation or liability to which others are subject; release: to exempt a student from an examination.
Secondly, what does exempt mean in attendance? School enrolment and attendance
A principal may exempt a student from attendance in the following three situations: a student needs to to go home early. a student was or will be absent for a justified reason for a period of up to five days. Quote.
Then, who qualifies for school exemption?
If the school fees (of any one child or several children together) are 10% or more of the total income, you will be entitled to a full exemption and will NOT have to pay school fees. This includes other expenses such as security guard fees, matric dance fees etc.
How does school fees exemption work?
If the school fees equal 10% or more of the joint income, parents qualify for full exemption. It will use its fee policy to decide how much to reduce the fees. If your application is turned down, you can apply to the Head of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) for exemption.