Federal Education Minister, Shafqat Mahmood, has directed all private schools across the country to reduce fees amid the coronavirus pandemic.
While speaking at a private news channel, Mahmood said that the schools collecting monthly fees more than Rs. 5000 are instructed to reduce it by 20 % for 6 months after the resumption of school activities.
Schools Reopen in Phases:
Reflecting on the understandings made during the meeting, Shafqat Mahmood said that it was decided to open institutes in phases starting from September 15.
All universities and colleges will be reopened from 15th September. The government has allowed for classes of grades 9, 10, and 11 to be conducted [from September 15 as well.
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He emphasized that both teachers and students are mandated to wear face masks during the school & college timings.
No COVID-19 Test Required:
Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood also clarified that the coronavirus test of teachers, staff, and students is not mandatory.
Earlier, in a press conference on the same day, the minister had said that the educational institutions that were closed following the COVID-19 outbreak in March will start to reopen from next week.
