ACDP calls on stakeholders to comment on draft minimum uniform norms & standards for school infrastructure by 11 October 2013

MEDIA RELEASE
Cheryllyn Dudley MP
16th September 2013

ACDP calls on stakeholders to comment on draft minimum uniform norms & standards for school infrastructure by 11 October 2013

* stressed importance of MEC's to update DBE regularly on review of norms and standards to ensure regulations stay current and relevant.

Draft regulations have been published in the Government Gazette on Thursday, 12 September and stakeholders are invited to study and comment on the draft minimum uniform norms & standards for school infrastructure by 11 October 2013.

Comments received will be studied and evaluated, with a view to incorporating them into the draft regulations expected to be published on or before 30 November.

The objectives include:
• improved access to quality education facilities
• sustainable & equitable facilities for all learners in SA
• addressing diverse needs of learners and teachers with functional limitations

ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley said today that while nothing new - it is still portant for Min Motshekga to again prioritize ...availability of classrooms, electricity, water, sanitation and perimeter security.

MP Cheryllyn Dudley stressed the importance of MEC's being held to reporting regularly to the Minister on regular reviews of norms and standards in regulations to ensure they are current and relevant.