Interest groups turn up heat on disputed School Education Bill
Summary
The House of Representatives approved the controversial School Education Bill, triggering opposition from teachers and private school operators demanding revisions to address their concerns.
Key Points
- The Education Committee approved the School Education Bill after months of deliberation.
- Nepal Teachers’ Federation demands 75% internal competition for permanent teacher positions, differing from the bill's 60%.
- Private school operators oppose provisions requiring gradual nonprofit conversion of private schools.
- There are demands to recognize Early Childhood Development facilitators as teachers and to secure principals' trade union rights.
