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flag On February 4, 2026, a heated debate erupted over the government's $183.6 billion education budget, with officials defending progress while opposition lawmakers criticized inadequate infrastructure, unmet needs, and lack of accountability.

flag In a heated February 4, 2026, National Assembly debate, Education Minister Sonia Parag defended the government’s $183.6 billion education budget, citing 14,000 GOAL scholarships awarded and ongoing school feeding efforts. flag Opposition lawmakers, including Gordon Barker and Coretta McDonald, challenged the spending, citing inadequate infrastructure, unsafe schools, unmet teacher needs, and lack of accountability. flag Critics argued that increased funding has not improved learning conditions, with concerns over unfulfilled promises, poor programme oversight, and insufficient support for teachers and students. flag The debate highlighted deep divisions over the effectiveness and transparency of education spending.

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