Ferdinand | EducationGhana | December 24 | CHASS Threatens Delay in 2025 School Reopening Over Unpaid Free SHS Funds
CHASS threatens to delay the reopening of senior high schools over unpaid Free SHS funds. Discover the financial challenges and implications for Ghana’s education sector.
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has issued a critical ultimatum to the Government of Ghana, threatening to delay the reopening of senior high schools for the 2025 academic year.
The decision stems from significant financial challenges that have hindered the smooth operation of schools under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme.
In a formal statement, CHASS highlighted the government’s failure to release essential funds, a situation that risks disrupting the education of thousands of students if not resolved promptly.
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Inadequate Funding
Despite recent disbursements, CHASS reports that the funds provided are insufficient to address the urgent needs of schools.
Outstanding Arrears
Schools are burdened by unpaid funds for recurrent expenses and arrears related to perishable food items. Boarding schools, in particular, are heavily impacted by the lack of support.
Utility and Transportation Costs
Funds to cover utility bills and the transportation of food supplies have not been released, further straining school operations.
Neglect of Single-Track Schools
CHASS expressed concern over the exclusion of single-track schools from recent disbursements, creating inequities in funding distribution.
Broken Promises from Government
CHASS cited unfulfilled assurances from a Zoom meeting held on December 18, 2024, where government representatives promised to address the funding challenges.
Despite these commitments, schools remain financially constrained, leaving heads of institutions uncertain about their ability to reopen schools on January 3, 2025, as scheduled.
CHASS’s Demands
To avert a disruption in the academic calendar, CHASS has outlined from the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the government for an Immediate release of all outstanding recurrent expense funds.
CHASS further demanded the Payment of arrears related to perishable food items owed to schools.
In addition, CHASS demanded the Allocation of funds for the transportation of food supplies as well as the Settlement of utility bill arrears for schools nationwide.
CHASS emphasized that failure to meet these demands would result in a delay to the reopening of schools, with dire implications for Ghana’s education system.
Impact on Free SHS and Education in Ghana
The potential delay in reopening schools could Undermine the objectives of the Free SHS programme, Increase operational difficulties for school administrators and staff as well as Disrupt the academic progress of students across the country.
CHASS’s warning highlights the precarious state of education funding in Ghana and underscores the urgency for the government to take decisive action.
CHASS Issues Ultimatum
The association’s statement concluded with a stern warning:
“Unless all outstanding monies stated above are released to schools before the reopening date scheduled for January 3, 2025, we will advise against the resumption of the academic calendar.”
Call to Action for Stakeholders
The government must act swiftly to address these pressing issues and ensure that schools are adequately resourced. Resolving the funding gaps will safeguard the Free SHS programme and guarantee the uninterrupted education of Ghana’s future leaders.
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