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The State could face legal liability if it does not fix the heavily bureaucratic transfer system, which continues to deprive some children of their legal right to an education.

This is the view of attorney and children’s rights activist Denelle Singh who is urging parents and guardians to explore all of their legal options when dealing with this issue.

Her comment follows a case highlighted by Newsday where an Arima teenager has been out of school for two years due to delays in her transfer. Singh said the Education Act requires children aged 5-16 to attend school full time.