Controversial new laws for schools in South Africa a step closer to reality

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Parliament has concluded its public consultations on new laws for schools in South Africa – including putting language policies in the hands of government.

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has concluded its deliberations on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, with a new updated Bill soon to be released.

Prohibiting educators from conducting business with the state or being a director of public or private companies conducting business with the stateAllowing schools to sell alcohol outside of school hours. Generally, there has been support for making Grade R the compulsory start of the schooling system, despite questions about funding, admin and capacity remaining.

However, there were conflicts in parliaments over the clauses giving provincial departments the power to declare a school’s language and admission policies and the roles of home schools.

 

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