Private schools in Sindh ordered to give 20% fee concession for April, May
Parents can lodge complaints if any of the schools fails to follow directivesKARACHI: The Sindh government directed on Tuesday the private schools in Sindh to give a concession of at least 20 per cent in the tuition fees for the months of April and May. Private schools split on providing fee discountsThe development came a day after Punjab government, in a similar decision, directed all private schools to give 20 per cent concession in tuition fees in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. However, the private schools association rejected the government’s directives. The schools were allowed to open for fees collection and salary payments after Sindh Private Schools Management Association had expressed fear of private schools closing down if they were not paid the fees for all months. Besides, Sindh Private Schools Management Association chairperson had warned that there was a possibility of teachers and other staff members losing jobs.
Source: The Express Tribune April 07, 2020 14:18 UTC
