A reassessment of the free senior high school policy, according to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, is always a possibility.
This information was revealed on Joynews’ PM Express, when the speaker stated that the Education Minister is examining the policy to see how parents can be included without coercion.
He claims that the potential of revision is always on the table. Additionally, it’s just to ensure that the proper instruction is provided and waste is reduced to provide value for the money.
Major players in the education sector and certain politicians have demanded a revision of the free SHS program in its sixth year of operation in order to alleviate the government of the financial burden it imposes in its current form.
Despite the government’s reluctance to review the policy, it has emerged that it is in fact being evaluated, according to the finance minister, although he made no mention of a timescale.
“If there are any scholarship programs, you’ll have to demonstrate your financial need. Therefore, we can become very sophisticated about it to make sure that we get parents who don’t undermine the ability of the citizen who is under 18 to access school.
“We wouldn’t be sitting here if it weren’t for education, and that’s really the kind of human capital we need. Therefore, efficiency will be examined. On the end, Senior High School is not in the tipping point when it comes to education spending. However, we always seek for methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness in any system.
The Finance Minister stated the following in response to the host’s direct query regarding whether or not the review is acceptable.
“Review is always on the table, merely to make sure that correct education is delivered, waste is avoided, and it gives us value for our money.”
“As a government, we constantly seek value for our money.”