Synopsis
The West Bengal government is preparing to introduce a Bill in the state Assembly aimed at regulating private school fees. Education Minister Bratya Basu announced this initiative during the budget session, which will also include the formation of a commission to handle parental grievances regarding high fees and other issues.Key Takeaways
- The West Bengal government plans to regulate private school fees.
- A commission will be formed to address parental complaints.
- The commission will be led by a retired justice.
- Concerns about student safety in private schools were raised.
- The government acknowledges rising complaints about fees.
Kolkata, March 11 (NationPress) The government of West Bengal is set to introduce a new Bill in the state Assembly aimed at regulating the fee structures of various private educational institutions across the state. This announcement was made by Education Minister Bratya Basu during the second day of the Assembly's budget session on Tuesday.
Additionally, Basu revealed plans for the establishment of a commission to tackle grievances from parents concerning steep fees and other issues related to school administrations.
Reports indicate that this commission will be chaired by a retired justice, and it will also include representatives from different sectors of the state education department, school education boards, and two education specialists appointed by the Education Minister.
The commission's responsibilities will include reviewing the fee structures of private schools operating in the state and addressing complaints regarding excessive fees and high admission costs.
During the Assembly discussions on Tuesday, the issue of soaring fee structures and admission fees at various private institutions was raised by BJP legislator Satyanarayan Mukhopadhyay from the Chhatna Assembly constituency in Bankura district.
He also highlighted concerns about student safety in private schools, referencing a recent incident where three students were injured after a glass panel fell from a fourth-floor window.
Minister Basu acknowledged that the state school education department is aware of these complaints, particularly those regarding the fee structures in private schools. He assured that the government is taking action to regulate these issues through the proposed Bill and the commission.
