Public schools face funding shortfall as parent contributions drop | daniellamariewh
NSW public schools are dealing with an almost $10 million shortfall in funds after a drop in parent contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some of the state’s leading schools are still taking in more than $500,000 a year.
NSW Secondary Principals’ Council president Craig Petersen said any fall in funding usually meant the most disadvantaged schools became more disadvantaged. The education department’s policy states parents should not feel pressured to pay the school contributions, while those who are unable to pay for elective subjects due to financial hardship may be eligible for assistance.NSW Education Department data shows the downturn in funding hit regional and outer suburban schools particularly hard, but it was also felt in many inner-city schools.
“But the bottom line is that it’s got to be strictly regulated and monitored to ensure that parents understand that it’s purely voluntary and they’re not to be seen as fees,” he said.Cobbold said while there was a place for parental contributions in public schools, parents should never be charged fees for certain subjects.
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