{"id":94548,"date":"2024-05-22T11:19:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T09:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/schools-defy-government-fees-policy"},"modified":"2024-05-22T14:47:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T12:47:36","slug":"schools-defy-government-fees-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/schools-defy-government-fees-policy","title":{"rendered":"Schools Defy Government Fees Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Several schools across the country are defying a government directive not to turn away learners over non-payment of fees, a survey by NewsDay<\/b> has established.<\/p>\n

The government recently issued a circular warning schools not to turn away learners over unpaid school fees.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education says school heads should engage parents and negotiate flexible payment plans to ensure uninterrupted learning.<\/p>\n

ZINUSH secretary-general, Munyaradzi Majoni, told NewsDay that while their members were aware of the policy not to exclude pupils on grounds of non-payment of fees, parents and guardians should be responsible. He said:<\/p>\n

As the Zimbabwe National Union of School Heads (ZINUSH), our members are well aware of the policy not to exclude pupils on grounds of non-payment of levies.<\/p>\n

However, all stakeholders have a responsibility to remind parents and guardians about their obligation to pay fees and levies so that schools remain functional.<\/p>\n

However, Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president Obert Masaraure said it was the responsibility of the government to ensure that children attend school.<\/p>\n

Citing Sections 27 and 75 of the Constitution which state that every citizen has a right to a basic State-funded education, Masaraure said:<\/p>\n

The State should declare a moratorium on school fees because of the national drought. Families are seized with procuring food; there is no money to pay for school fees.<\/p>\n

Progressive Teachers Union (PTUZ) president Takavafira Zhou said schools should make payment plans with parents and guardians so that children do not lose their learning time.<\/p>\n

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