Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2021
501. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the steps she has taken to progress the enactment of the Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 as committed to in the programme for Government. [24388/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 completed all stages of the Seanad in late 2019. My Department is currently awaiting an order for Second Stage in the Dáil at which the Bill will be read a second time and continue through the legislative process in that House.
I wish to advise the Deputy that I fully support the overall aim of this legislation which is to improve the level of engagement within the school community by inviting feedback, comment and observations from students and parents and by further developing a listening culture in our schools.
This legislation will provide greater clarity for students and their parents on what they can expect from schools and will help ensure that schools and students and parents continue to work in partnership effectively together.
My officials will continue to work on progressing this important legislation.
