Delhi government makes SLFRC mandatory in all private and aided schools to regulate fee hikes, resolve parental complaints, and ensure transparency in education.
Delhi School Fee Update: The Delhi government has announced that all private and aided schools in the capital are now required to establish a School-Level Fee Regulation Committee (SLFRC). Schools must provide detailed information about their SLFRC to the Education Department. This move aims to curb arbitrary fee hikes, resolve parental complaints efficiently, and ensure transparency in the education system.
SLFRC Composition and Responsibilities
According to the government directive, each SLFRC will include representatives from school management, parents, and teachers. The committee will review the school’s fee structure, annual increases, and other charges. Parents who have concerns regarding fees or other educational expenses can first approach the SLFRC to present their case, reducing the need for escalation to courts or the education department.
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Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood emphasized that over the past few years, many parents have raised complaints about sudden fee hikes in schools. Often, schools increased fees without valid justification, creating financial strain on middle-class and lower-income families. Making SLFRC mandatory will help resolve these issues directly at the school level.
Ensuring Implementation and Monitoring
The government clarified that SLFRC meetings must be held regularly, and all decisions will be documented. The Education Department will have the authority to review these records when necessary. Schools that fail to establish SLFRCs or comply with its directives may face strict action.
Parental Organizations Welcome the Move
Parent associations have welcomed the government’s initiative, stating that it will improve communication between schools and parents while minimizing unnecessary stress on students. The government believes this step will strengthen the education system as a service rather than a business.
SLFRC Implementation Backed by Supreme Court
Some schools approached the Supreme Court to challenge the requirement, but the court refused to stay the SLFRC mandate. The committees are expected to be fully operational from the next academic year, despite opposition questions regarding the timeline.
Minister Responds to Opposition Claims
Addressing criticism, Education Minister Ashish Sood stated that it was impossible for the government, formed in February, to implement SLFRC by April instantly. He clarified that attempts by some schools to hire high-profile lawyers and delay the process through legal stays were unsuccessful.
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Sood added that the SLFRC mandate reflects the government’s clear intent to make Delhi’s education system more accountable, transparent, and parent-friendly. About 1,200 schools have already set up their SLFRCs and submitted their details to the government, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to protecting parents’ and students’ interests.
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