actually in regards to policy it is not law..

so legally no they dont have to suck it up and follow it, anything policy related can not be forced upon someone

But yes policy should be followed to be consistant
see this is what they were saying (sort of) but I kept coming across this
It is mandatory for all NSW Government schools (from Term 1, 2005)
so to me that sounds like its more then just a police.. am I right?