Private schools and community school teachers seek loopholes in School Education Bill
Summary
The new school education bill in Nepal faces opposition from private school operators and community school teachers over provisions related to recruitment and scholarships.
Key Points
- The new school education bill, introduced after 54 years, faces threats from community school teachers and private school operators.
- Private schools oppose provisions requiring them to provide significant scholarships and transition to non-profit status.
- Teachers demand recruitment and promotion rules based on a high percentage of internal competition.
- Educationists criticize the bill for being poorly structured and influenced by political affiliations, urging open competition for teacher recruitment.
