Problem with Free SHS is practical implementation not legislation – Prof Adei

Educationist Professor Stephen Adei has expressed concerns about the implementation of the government's Free SHS Programme rather than its legislative backing.

He questioned the need for legislation after seven years of practice, following Education Minister Dr. Yaw Adutwum’s announcement of the Free SHS Bill, 2024.

The proposed bill aims to provide legal backing for free and compulsory SHS education, restructure junior high school, and cancel the BECE as a prerequisite for SHS admission.

Adei argued that the policy should focus on practical improvements rather than legal formalities and called for consultations with experts, stakeholders, and the public to refine the policy.