The Ministry of Education says it will comment later on what steps it will take on those schools who abused the school grants last year.
Education Minister Dr. Mahendra Reddy says he will not reveal anything yet.
While opening the Northern Schools Management Association Conference in Labasa, Dr. Reddy revealed that 20% of the schools abused their grants last year.
Reddy says the Ministry is working out the amount of funds that have been abused.
He says the grant is for the purpose of enhancing teaching and learning therefore all school managements should adhere to the allocation on proper utilization of these grants.
According to the Ministry of Education, 60% of schools have received their grants for Term 2.
The Ministry is still waiting for the financial and Annual General Meeting reports from other schools.
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