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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.
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.
Opposition lawmakers, including Gordon Barker and Coretta McDonald, challenged the spending, citing inadequate infrastructure, unsafe schools, unmet teacher needs, and lack of accountability.
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.
The debate highlighted deep divisions over the effectiveness and transparency of education spending.
El 4 de febrero de 2026, estalló un acalorado debate sobre el presupuesto de educación de 183.600 millones de dólares del gobierno, con funcionarios defendiendo el progreso mientras que los legisladores de la oposición criticaban la infraestructura inadecuada, las necesidades no cubiertas y la falta de rendición de cuentas.