The Ghana Education Service (GES) issued a stern warning on Wednesday, May 6, to all schools nationwide, prohibiting the unauthorised collection of any fees from students or parents. The Service explicitly stated that no institution has received permission to charge levies, urging the public to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise.
Context: The Free SHS Policy
This directive arrives amidst escalating concerns over alleged unauthorized fee collection, particularly claims of schools imposing feeding fees. The GES has labelled these reports as misleading and stressed that any institution charging fees, even under the guise of feeding, is acting unlawfully.
The government’s flagship Free Senior High School (SHS) policy aims to remove financial barriers to secondary education for all eligible students. The GES reiterated its commitment to sustaining and enhancing this policy.
GES Takes Action Against Illegal Levies
In a statement disseminated via Facebook, the GES clarified that it has
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