❓ Dr. Constable asks about outstanding voluntary fee contributions in secondary schools and their impact on the education budget and services. The answer states that this data isn't collected as payment is not obligatory, and outlines government assistance programs.
AnsweredQoN 605Legislative Assembly
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(1) What was the total amount of outstanding voluntary fee contributions from parents of secondary school students at the end of each of the past five financial years?
(2) What proportion of the State Government’s secondary school education budget did the amount in (1) represent in each of the past five financial years?
(3) How are educational services and outcomes in secondary schools affected by non-payment of voluntary fees?
(2) What proportion of the State Government’s secondary school education budget did the amount in (1) represent in each of the past five financial years?
(3) How are educational services and outcomes in secondary schools affected by non-payment of voluntary fees?
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Answered
6 April 2006
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
29 days
1-3 Debtor's information collected from secondary schools does not include outstanding voluntary fees as there is no obligation on the parent/guardian to pay. Schools receive central funding to enable them to deliver educational programs across the eight learning areas. Voluntary contributions assist schools to provide additional curricular activities. Government assistance is provided through the $100 Government Secondary Subsidy and Secondary Assistance Scheme towards contributions in Years 8-10 and charges in Years 11 and 12.
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