Section 52, The Education Act, 2004

(1) Any child attending a government school or assistedschool and undergoing a course of training in any trade or vocation may be bound by a Form of Apprenticeship, to be prescribed by the Minister by rules made under this Act, to complete such course of training unless released therefrom with the authority of the Minister. (2) No stamp duty shall be payable on any agreement made under this section. PART XII–RULES AND REPEAL