Private schools double down on threats to protest education bill
Summary
Private education providers in Nepal oppose provisions in the School Education Bill, demanding revisions and threatening protests if their concerns are not addressed by August 13. Key issues include scholarship coverage, school registration, and fee structures.
Key Points
- Private education providers in Nepal have objected to provisions related to private schools in the School Education Bill.
- They demand revisions including limiting scholarships to current levels and oppose converting private schools into non-profits.
- The parliamentary committee has allowed new private schools to be registered as companies rather than trusts.
- The bill requires private schools to publicize fee structures and restrict fee collection to local government-approved limits.
