Definitions

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context—

1. (1) to "attend" a recognized primary school means to be present for instruction at such school on such days and at such time or times on each day as may be required by the [Education Committee] with the approval of the prescribed educational authority ;
2. (2) "child" means a child whose age is not less than six and not more than eleven years;
3. (3) "parent" includes a guardian and any person who has the actual custody of a child;
4. (4) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made by the [State] Government under this Act;
5. (5) "primary education" means such education as is for the time being recognized as such