By KGR Reporter,
The cabinet on Monday gave the green light to the National Teacher Bill which among other things seeks to usher in a new era of professionalism among teachers at all levels.
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for Information Communication Technology and National Guidance, confirmed that the bill was presented by the Ministry of Education and received approval with only a few minor comments.
Baryomunsi added that the minor concerns will be addressed by the Ministry of Education and the Parliamentary Council before the bill is tabled before parliament. Dr. Baryomunsi speaking….
If passed into law, it will usher in a multitude of transformative changes in the teaching profession. Notably, it will establish the National Teacher Council, an authoritative body tasked with overseeing and regulating teacher standards and ethics.
The minister added that while professions such as medicine, engineering, and law have regulatory councils overseeing their professional conduct, the teaching profession, which boasts the largest number of professionals, lacks a similar governing body. END.