The BELA act after 7 months
Today Marks the 7th Month since the BELA act was signed into law. While it makes education more inclusive, it has led to a bigger strain on the current resources allocated to schools in the country.
BELA Act After 7 months
Today marks the 7th month since the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act was signed into law. The law which champions inclusivity, consequentially has further strained funds allocated in the education sector resulting in complications implementing the act.
The BELA act vs. State Funds
The impact of this collision is devastating on the ground with schools being understaffed and overwhelmed by large intakes of learners reducing the efficacy of the standard curriculum. Provinces like the Western Cape and Gauteng are currently bearing the brunt of the crisis. While national averages might look manageable on paper, the reality of these budget cuts is pushing daily classroom numbers well past 40 or 50 learners per teacher in our most affected public schools.