The National Assembly Committee on Education has backed the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes the official recognition of Alternative Provision for Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools in the country.
APBET schools are institutions that provide education to those who may not have access to formal schools, including learners in informal settlements and remote areas.
The institutions range from non-formal education centres, vocational training centres, night schools, home schools, to adult learning institutions.
According to the Ministry of Education, more than 2.3 million children who should be in primary and secondary school are either at home or enrolled in unregistered institutions.
