A report by her office says refundable charges by private schools should be approved by the Education Bureau.. The Ombudsman said today that the Education Bureau (EDB) has agreed to start vetting refundable fees charged by private schools, which can cost millions of dollars, as it has failed to grasp the current situation parents face, RTHK reports. The Ombudsman said that after seeking legal advice, the bureau has since agreed that such fees should be subject to its approval. The report said the officials are planning to seek further professional advice before drawing up new approval procedures. The Ombudsman urged the bureau to also set up a database on charges collected by private schools to keep track of the situation.

Source: The Standard January 14, 2020 04:41 UTC