The law says that ‘learners with special education needs’ must in most cases have the chance to attend ordinary public schools. The school has to follow a process where the Head of Department (HOD) first consults parents and other educators to see if the learner can be admitted. This might include adapting some of the school’s facilities. If the school feels that they do not have the capacity to admit the learner then the law says the HOD must have the learner admitted at another suitable school in the province. Learners with special needs cannot simply be refused admission. These learners are governed by Sections 22–25 of the Admissions Policy for Ordinary Public Schools.