The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has cautioned headteachers against turning away students duly placed in their schools or demanding unapproved fees, warning that those found culpable will face strict sanctions.
Speaking at the 32nd Annual Conference of Directors of Education in Sunyani, Bono Region, the Minister expressed concern over reports that some school heads were frustrating the enrollment of first-year students and extorting money from parents.
Mr Iddrisu described such conduct as unacceptable, stressing that it undermines government’s commitment to providing equitable access to free and quality education for all Ghanaian children.
He reiterated that all students placed through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) must be admitted without discrimination or extra financial demands.
The Minister also directed Directors of Education to step up monitoring and ensure strict compliance with Ministry directives to guarantee a smooth and transparent admission process nationwide.
Read the statement below:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS STATEMENT
EDUCATION MINISTER WARNS HEADTEACHERS AGAINST TURNING AWAY STUDENTS AND CHARGING UNAPPROVED FEES
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has cautioned that headteachers who deny admission to students duly placed in their schools or demand unapproved fees will face strict sanctions.
He issued the warning at the 32nd Annual Conference of Directors of Education held in Sunyani, in the Bono Region. The Minister expressed deep concern over reports received by the Ministry that some heads of schools were frustrating the enrollment process for first-year students and extorting money from parents and guardians.
Hon. Iddrisu stressed that such practices are unacceptable and undermine government’s commitment to equitable access to free and quality education for every Ghanaian child. He emphasized that all students who have been officially placed in schools through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) must be admitted without any form of discrimination or financial demand beyond the approved fees.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s resolve to maintain discipline, transparency, and fairness within the educational sector, warning that any headteacher found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with established administrative and legal procedures.
He further urged Directors of Education to intensify monitoring and ensure compliance with Ministry directives to guarantee a smooth enrollment process for all first-year students across the country.
Source: AdomOnline
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