Private schools threaten indefinite closure over School Education Bill
Summary
Private school management bodies in Kathmandu threaten indefinite closure after September 3 if amendments to the School Education Bill are not made, opposing provisions on nonprofit status, scholarships, and other mandates.
Key Points
- Private school management bodies have warned of indefinite closure after September 3 if their demands on the School Education Bill are not met.
- They demand removal of provisions labeling schools as ‘non-profit’ and mandates on full scholarships and provision of uniforms, books, transport, and meals.
- They want scholarship distribution to remain under school authority and discriminatory clauses repealed.
- Protest activities include warning assemblies on August 29, black-flag demonstrations on September 1, and a large-scale assembly on September 3.
