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4w ago

Queensland Signs Historic Deal to Fully Fund Public Schools by 2034

The agreement secures $2.8 billion in federal funding over a decade and commits to reforms addressing rural and Indigenous education challenges.

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The agreement is tied to national reforms and will ensure every Australian student can receive a fully funded public education.
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Overview

  • Queensland has become the final state to join the national school funding framework, marking the completion of a nationwide effort to fully fund public schools by 2034.
  • The deal brings $2.8 billion in federal funding to Queensland public schools over the next decade, raising the federal contribution to 25% of the Schooling Resource Standard.
  • Funding is tied to reforms including phonics and numeracy checks, catch-up tutoring, and mental health support to improve educational outcomes.
  • Queensland's agreement aims to address specific challenges such as rural, regional, and Indigenous education disparities, benefiting 560,000 public school students.
  • The agreement represents the largest-ever federal investment in Queensland public schools and includes targets to boost Year 12 completion rates and literacy and numeracy proficiency.