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Sitting of Tuesday, 20 January 2026

10th Parliament· 23 debates· 219 speeches· 59 speakers

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  13. 13 Oral question Oral Question: Non-Government Schools in Elpitiya Education Zone (Q.61/2026) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to provide details on non-government schools in the Elpitiya Education Zone, including their founding years, governing board members, and the authorities responsible for supervision. He further requested information on whether complaints had been received by central or provincial education authorities and what measures are in place to ensure educational quality and protect students’ rights.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, details were provided on two approved non-grant private schools in the relevant zone: K.S.F. Vidyalaya, Moragoda, and Anura Vidyalaya, Matara (Maligathenna Branch). The response set out their establishment dates, management and ownership details, noting that Anura Vidyalaya has only preliminary approval, and identified the Ministry, Southern Province Department of Education and Elpitiya Zonal Education Office as the relevant authorities. It also stated that repeated public complaints had been received about K.S.F. Vidyalaya, leading to ministry instructions and an inspection on 30 September 2025, during which administrative directions were issued and three students were enabled to apply for the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination.

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    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Nishantha Perera raised concerns about K.S.F. Vidyalaya, citing alleged corporal punishment, human rights violations, refusal to release scholarship-passing students or issue leaving certificates, lack of a qualified principal, employment of former students as teachers, and poor reporting to the education zone. He asked what action the Ministry will take to regulate the school and address injustices faced by students and parents.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB

      AI summary Approved non-grant private schools are required to comply with Ministry circulars and guidelines, and complaints should be made to the relevant Zonal Education Office or the Approved Private Schools Branch. The Minister stated that the Ministry has undertaken inspections and issued directions on administration, examinations and admissions, and is strengthening oversight, including on examination compliance and teacher recruitment, while acting on substantiated complaints to protect students’ rights.

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    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Nishantha Perera asked the Deputy Minister what steps the Ministry of Education is taking to address recurring problems and alleged injustices affecting similar schools across Sri Lanka. His supplementary question sought clarification on ministry action to remedy these issues.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna said the Ministry of Education has intervened in similar school-related complaints, including past incidents and cases in the Southern Province and Matara District. He emphasized that schools must comply with regulatory responsibilities, particularly admissions circulars, and stated that the Ministry will intervene directly where such procedures are not followed.

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