The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has added its voice to calls for the suspension of discussions on the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) Bill, which is expected to be presented to Parliament when the House reconvenes on December 16.
NAGRAT contends that the bill, among other concerns, lacks sufficient stakeholder consultation.
The proposed legislation, drafted by the Ministry of Education, seeks to provide a legal framework for the Free SHS programme's implementation.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, NAGRAT President Angel Carbonu emphasized the need for broader stakeholder engagement, urging that the bill undergo thorough consultation before being reconsidered in the next parliament. "When you hear the title Free Senior High School Education, you will think they are going to talk about the cost of Free SHS but there are issues in this document that go far beyond just government providing Free Senior High School education. "It is our view that it is morally wrong for Parliament to be enacting laws at its last sittings and procedures.
