At the start of Term 2, we flagged that WA school arrangements would be reassessed after three weeks. Today I'm able to provide that update.

As of next Monday, 18 May, all Western Australian school students will be required to return to school.

There are exceptions for students who are medically vulnerable or those who have a family member with chronic health issues, who will be assessed and can continue to learn from home and will be supported by their schools and the Department of Education.

But from Monday, students who remain away from school without good reason, will no longer be provided with learning packages and their absence will be marked as unauthorised.

WA schools have now been back for almost three weeks. Over that time, we've seen a steady increase in attendance, with 85.6% of students in attendance at WA public schools yesterday.

I'd like to thank all of our principals, teachers, school staff, cleaners, gardeners, parents, carers and students for making the return to school such a success so far.