Tussle grows over School Education Bill as student unions join the fray
Summary
Student unions and private school associations clash over the upcoming School Education Bill, with unions demanding free compulsory education and opposing commercialization, while private schools resist restrictions and scholarships mandates.
Key Points
- Seventeen student associations demand revision of the School Education Bill to stop commercialization and promote free, compulsory education up to the secondary level.
- Student unions threaten protests if their demands, including increased budget allocation and a uniform curriculum, are not incorporated before the bill's endorsement.
- Private school operators oppose provisions requiring scholarships and transformation into nonprofits, warning of possible indefinite school closures if ignored.
- Different associations show varied stances, with some advocating dialogue rather than shutdown, highlighting a complex conflict over the bill's impact on education.
