Overview

• The Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees 2025 Bill was approved by the Delhi Cabinet and now awaits presentation in the Assembly.
• The bill establishes a three-tier regulatory framework with committees at the school, district, and state levels, ensuring parental and teacher participation in fee decisions.
• Schools must submit fee proposals for three-year cycles, with penalties of up to ₹10 lakh, de-recognition, or government takeover for non-compliance.
• The legislation follows inspections of 600 schools and widespread parental protests over steep fee hikes and alleged student harassment.
• The Delhi High Court recently reprimanded a prominent school for mistreating students in a fee dispute, highlighting the urgency for reform.