School Education Bill back to drafting stage after old bill lapses
Summary
Nepal’s long-delayed School Education Bill has returned to the drafting stage after the previous version lapsed with the dissolution of the House of Representatives. The government has formed a new task force to prepare a fresh draft that addresses teacher management, private school regulation and other disputed issues.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Education and Sports has formed a seven-member task force to prepare a fresh draft of the School Education Bill.
- The previous bill lapsed after the dissolution of the House of Representatives on September 12, 2025, despite extensive parliamentary debate and 1,738 amendment proposals.
- The government plans to consult stakeholders across all seven provinces and 753 local levels before finalizing the new draft.
- Major sticking points include teacher appointments, transfers, promotions, service conditions, performance evaluation and the regulation of private schools.
