Absenteeism
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Fiji Education Commission urges softer penalties in Education Bill, backs flexible learning and dropout reentry
A prominent education panel questions punitive penalties for parental absenteeism, urging that root causes be investigated before any sanction. Fines or jail time could unfairly burden families, the commission says, advocating for early engagement, targeted support, and flexible paths—part-time study or work-based training—instead of punishment. It also highlights gaps in tracking dropouts and offering re-entry…