(1) For the purposes of this Part, an applicable school period in relation to a child is a period ascertained in accordance with a legislative instrument made by the Minister for the purposes of this subsection.
(2) A period ascertained under subsection (1) may be a recurring period.
(3) A period may be ascertained under subsection (1) by reference to a term of the school attended by the child.
(4) For the purposes of this Part, it is immaterial whether an applicable school period begins before or after the commencement of this section.