Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024*SummaryAmends the Australian Education Act 2013 to: amend the approach for determining the Commonwealth’s contribution to recurrent funding for government schools by providing for the Commonwealth share to be prescribed by regulation, subject to certain conditions; specify the Northern Territory’s funding share; and provide for certain publication and reporting requirements.**SummaryThe Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024 aims to fully and fairly fund all Australian schools. It implements the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA), significantly increasing Commonwealth funding for public schools. The Bill also increases transparency and accountability in school funding by amending the Australian Education Act 2013. Key changes include a new, flexible approach to determining Commonwealth funding shares, establishing minimum funding levels, and mandating annual ministerial reports to Parliament. The Bill also addresses the Northern Territory's unique funding needs and ensures compatibility with human rights.*Created with use of AI using NotebookLM (Deep dive voices) for educational purposes**Source Parliament of Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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