The Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture (MESC) is mandated to carry out its duties and functions under the:
- Education Act 2009
- Teachers Act 2016
- Ministry of Youth, Sports and Cultural Affairs Act 1993
It also has responsibilities for:
- Ministerial and Departmental Act 2003
- Public Services Act 2004
- Public Service Regulations 2004
- Public Finance Management Act 2001
- Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2016 – 2020
- Education Sector Plan