Delhi School Fee Bill: AAP’s Fight for Parents’ Rights
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has proposed crucial amendments to the Delhi school fee bill, alleging the current draft unfairly favours private schools. The party’s move comes amidst accusations that the BJP government is deliberately delaying the bill to enable further fee hikes.
AAP’s proposed amendments include mandatory audits of private schools, with provisions for parental review of these audits. This transparency measure aims to ensure accountability and prevent arbitrary fee increases.
Increased parental representation on fee regulatory committees is another key demand. AAP argues this will give parents a stronger voice in decisions affecting their children’s education.
The party also seeks to simplify the grievance redressal process for parents facing fee-related issues. This includes streamlining the complaint mechanism and ensuring quicker resolutions.
Furthermore, AAP is advocating for parents’ right to directly challenge fee-related decisions in court. This empowers parents to seek legal recourse against unfair practices.
The AAP’s aggressive stance underscores the growing concerns among parents regarding escalating school fees in Delhi. The outcome of this political tussle will directly impact the affordability and accessibility of quality education for thousands of children in the capital.
