The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to allocate GH¢100 million annually to support special needs education, with the policy set to take effect from 2027.
The directive was announced during a meeting with the heads of 39 special and integrated schools across the country as part of government’s efforts to strengthen inclusive education and improve learning conditions for children with disabilities.
The meeting brought together administrators responsible for the education of more than 9,000 learners, where key challenges affecting special education, including funding, feeding, and access to assistive devices, were discussed.
As part of immediate interventions, the Education Minister announced an increase in the feeding grant for learners in special schools from its current level to GH¢15 per learner, with implementation taking effect immediately.
Mr. Iddrisu also emphasized that government would no longer tolerate delays in the disbursement of funds meant for feeding in special schools, stressing that the era of schools “holding the calabash”, a reference to constantly appealing for resources to feed students, must come to an end.
In addition, the Minister disclosed that GH¢40 million has been earmarked for the procurement of assistive devices to support learners with disabilities.
The equipment is expected to enhance teaching and learning by improving access to educational resources for students with special needs.
The new measures form part of government’s broader commitment to expanding inclusive education and ensuring that children with disabilities receive quality education in an environment that supports their academic and personal development.
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