DoE Mandates Fee Regulation Committees for All Private Unaided Schools
The Directorate of Education (DoE) of the Delhi government has issued a fresh directive requiring all recognised private unaided schools in the national capital to constitute School Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs) for the 2026-27 academic session. This move is designed to enhance transparency and accountability in the process of determining school fees.
According to the new guidelines, every private unaided school must form a committee that includes representatives from the school management, teachers, and parents. The committees will be responsible for examining fee-related matters and ensuring that any fee decisions are made through a transparent and consultative process, rather than unilaterally by the school administration.
Detailed Selection Process for Committee Members
The DoE has outlined a detailed procedure for selecting members of these committees. Parent representatives must be chosen through a transparent process. If the number of nominations exceeds the available seats, schools are required to conduct a draw of lots to finalise the members. Similarly, teacher representatives will be selected according to the procedure prescribed by the department.
Schools have been instructed to complete the constitution of the SLFRCs within the timeline specified by the DoE, ensuring the mechanism is in place for the upcoming academic session.
Addressing Concerns Over Fee Hikes
The directive comes amid growing concerns over fee hikes in private schools. By involving parents and teachers in the decision-making mechanism, the government aims to ensure that fee-related proposals are examined fairly while balancing the interests of schools and families. The DoE stated that this step is intended to make the fee regulation process more accountable.
This initiative marks another step in the Delhi government's ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight of private school fees, a contentious issue in the capital for years. Many parents have raised concerns over frequent fee increases, and through this new framework, the government seeks to give parents a formal voice in decisions that directly affect their children's education.
