Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced that the Cabinet has approved a review of the Education Act of 1966. In his statement, Rabuka emphasized that this Act is crucial as it regulates the education system in Fiji, and he noted that a thorough reassessment of the legislation is overdue.
The review aims to ensure several key objectives:
– To align the Act with the current educational environment;
– To address the changing needs of students, teachers, parents, and the community at large;
– To tackle any educational challenges or gaps that have arisen since the Act’s last update.
The Prime Minister stated that this exhaustive review will involve a nationwide consultation process.