John O’Dowd said the “entitlement framework”, which is being rolled out, ensures that every child can access the same broad-based curriculum.
The aim is to provide pupils a broad and balanced curriculum to help them reach their full potential no matter which school they attend or where they live.
All pupils are guaranteed access to a minimum number of courses at key stage 4 and post-16, of which at least one third must be academic and one third vocational.
Every secondary school in Northern Ireland should already be offering access to 21 courses at key stage 4 and 24 at post-16.
From next year, the number of courses must increase to a minimum of 24 and 27.
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