فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat: The Minister of National Education, Preschool Education, and Sports, Mohamed Saad Barada, announced on Tuesday before the House of Representatives new regulatory measures aimed at structuring the relationship between private education institutions and families in a clear and transparent manner, through the mandatory signing of a written contract between the two parties.
Minister Barada explained, during his presentation before the Committee on Education, Culture, and Communication, that this contract, which will be renewed annually, will precisely define the mutual objectives, duties, and obligations between these educational institutions and parents. In this context, the Minister reviewed the key updates included in Draft Law No. 59.21 related to school education, which primarily involve specifying and publishing a detailed list of fees and service charges, through various available means of publication, whether within the premises of private education institutions or via digital platforms.
Mr. Barada added that these updates also include prohibiting private education institutions from increasing the value of fees and charges during the current academic year, in addition to institutionalizing the conclusion of a written and legally binding contract with the beneficiaries of their services, namely the students. He also emphasized the prohibition of these institutions from refusing the re-enrollment or expulsion of any student regularly attending their studies.
The Minister pointed out that the pedagogical and administrative control committees, present at the level of all Regional Academies of Education and Training, will undertake the task of closely monitoring the extent to which educational institutions respect these new commitments, affirming the Ministry’s determination to “impose strict discipline within this sector.”
On another note, Mr. Barada presented the results and prospects of the “Pioneering Institutions” program in the primary and secondary education levels. He clarified that during the current academic year 2024-2025, 2,626 pioneering schools were registered, compared to only 626 schools during the 2023-2024 academic year. The number of students benefiting from this program has also increased to 1.3 million students in the current year, compared to 322,000 students in the previous academic year, and the number of teachers involved has risen from 10,700 to 44,000 teachers.
The Minister highlighted the overall positive impact of the “Pioneering Schools” program on students’ learning, noting a particular focus on developing their skills in three core subjects: Arabic, French, and Mathematics. Regarding the model of pioneering secondary schools, Mr. Barada explained that this model targets 232 middle schools during the current academic year 2024-2025, encompassing 200,000 students, 6,000 teachers, and 600 accompanying educational inspectors.
In conclusion, the Minister noted the significant interest shown by students in extracurricular activities and the successful launch of these activities, clarifying that more than 93 percent of students are currently involved in various extracurricular or sports activities.
