A bill amending the Education Act, submitted by Hulhudhoo MP Dr Arana Naeem, has been referred to a joint parliamentary committee, which opened it for public consultation. The proposed amendments would introduce home-schooling, set a January academic-year start with at least 195 instructional days, and require free daily breakfast in government schools.
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The bill, submitted by Government-aligned Hulhudhoo constituency MP Dr Arana Naeem, was referred to a joint committee comprising the Parliament’s National Development and Heritage Committee and Social Affairs Committee for further review on Monday.
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The joint committee decided at a meeting yesterday to open the bill for public consultation.
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The public can submit comments or proposed amendments to the committee by email or in writing to the Parliament Secretariat by 2 p.m. on 12 November.
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It further proposes a minimum of 195 instructional days per academic year, excluding public holidays and school breaks.
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