Education bill in the House as teachers take to the streets
Summary
The School Education Bill was presented to Nepal's Federal Parliament amid protests by private school teachers and operators, who oppose provisions on non-profit status and scholarship policies.
Key Points
- The Education, Science and Technology Committee submitted the report on the School Education Bill to the Lower House of Federal Parliament.
- The bill seeks to repeal the Education Act of 1971 and introduces 173 clauses including new provisions for private schools.
- Opposition parties, private school operators, and teachers' organizations have protested against clauses related to private school scholarships and non-profit status.
- The bill will now be submitted to the National Assembly after ongoing disputes and protests.
