Anagha Reports: Tamil Nadu Passes Bill To Cap Private School Fees For Three Years

On this Special Report, the focus is on the Tamil Nadu government's significant move to regulate private school education costs. Reporter Anagha details the passage of the 'Tamil Nadu Schools Regulation of Collection of Fee Amendment Act 2026' in the state assembly. Anagha notes that the 'Tamil Nadu government that has imposed a cap on private school fees is coming in as a huge relief for parents'. The new legislation establishes a seven-member committee, led by a retired High Court judge, to determine mandatory fee structures valid for three academic years. Unlike the previous 2009 law, this committee includes a representative from the State Parent Teachers Association to ensure a balanced perspective. The bill aims to prevent arbitrary hikes and ensure fees remain non-exploitative. While the mandate covers most educational boards, its application to CBSE and ICSE schools remains unlikely due to sub judice status. The programme explores how this amendment seeks to protect parents from exorbitant charges across the state.