Child Rights International (CRI) has taken a firm stance on the ongoing discussions about potential changes to Ghana's Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, which could shift the burden of feeding and accommodation costs onto parents.
Bright Appiah, the Executive Director of CRI, expressed concern over such proposals, stating, "These requests undermine the core principles of the policy.
The Free SHS program was established to ensure free and equitable access to secondary education, removing financial barriers, and promoting inclusivity." He emphasized that transferring responsibilities like feeding to parents contradicts the intent of the policy and could exacerbate inequalities.
The Free SHS initiative, designed as a critical social intervention, has faced logistical challenges in recent times.
