# Basic Education

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/bela-bill-ncop/
- Published: 2022-05-16T17:57:42+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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![The Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture of 
the National Council of Provinces invites stakeholders and interested individuals
to submit written comments on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 2B-2022]](
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### **11211 **comments delivered to the NCOP

### **1903**** **comments delivered to Provincial Parliament

WC closed 4 April 2024
 NC closed 12 March 2024

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### The Northern Cape and  Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s Standing Committee on Education hereby invited written and oral submissions on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 2B–2022] (NCOP).

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The Bill proposes to amend the South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996),
and the Employment of Educators Act, 1998 (Act No. 76 of 1898) (the SASA and the
EEA, respectively), so as to align them with developments in the education landscape.
Also, to ensure that systems of learning are put in place in a manner that gives
effect to the right to basic education enshrined in section 29(1) of the Constitution
of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.

Amongst others, the Bill seeks to amend certain definitions, provide that attendance
of Grade R is compulsory, and to provide for system improvements in terms of admission
of learners to public schools. It also provides for financial and public accountability
frameworks for governing bodies and provincial departments. The Bill further provides
for additional regulatory powers of the Minister and enhances decision-making and
oversight powers of heads of departments and members of the executive councils. 
The Bill also proposes technical and substantive adjustments to clarify certain 
existing provisions, insert provisions that are not provided for in existing legislation
and strengthen enforcement mechanisms for offences and penalties.

**AEE Group** — Join us as Graham Yoko and Mandla Mthembu discuss what exactly the
BELA Bill is, what it means for schools and how we can address its contents going
forward.

BELA Bill deliberations – Parliamentary Portfolio Committee.

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