Digital task force in education to submit policy framework by March 2026
View(s):Officials of the digital task force on education reform presented a plan indicating that a policy framework for the sector is expected to be submitted to cabinet for approval by March 2026.
This was said at a meeting of the subcommittee under the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education held recently.
Task force officials presented the proposed plan and highlighted that the digitalisation process within this education reform would focus on six sectors.
They said digitalisation is expected to provide a response to the teacher shortage and provide relevant ICT equipment and resources for education, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the school system under adverse conditions.
They also said that by December 31, schools without internet facilities are to be provided with internet access, and schools without at least one smart board, and either a computer or a laptop, are to be provided with them.
They pointed out that 3 schools of the country’s dual-mode schools lack electricity, 546 schools lack at least one computer, laptop, or tablet, and 2,088 schools do not have a smart board.
Prime Minister/Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the support of everyone is essential for the transformation being undertaken in the education sector, which involves investing a significant amount of funds.
She also requested that suitable ideas and proposals be provided to the digital task force on education reform for this purpose.
The meeting was attended by deputy minister Madhura Senevirathna, MPs, ministry secretary Nalaka Kaluwawe and other officials.
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