Education Reform: Interim Constitution Accord
Implementations
Education Reform – 1993
The Interim constitution had provisions for rights related to basic education, non-discrimination on the grounds of race, and the establishment of educational institutions based on a common culture, language or religion.
Education Reform – 1994
On January 13, 1994, the ANC suggested an overhaul of the school system and proposed 10-year free and compulsory education for young adults. According to the proposal, adult basic education, early childhood “educare” and the schooling of those with learning disabilities would also receive special attention.1
Education Reform – 1995
On September 2, 1995, the legislature passed the National Education Policy Bill. The bill gave “every South African the right to establish education institutions based on common language, culture or religion as long as there is no discrimination on grounds of race. The National Education Policy Bill gives every person the right to basic education and equal access to educational institutions, and the right to education in a language of choice where reasonably practicable.”1
- “SOUTH AFRICA; National Education Policy Bill published in parliament,” BBC Summary of World Broadcasts, September 4, 1995.
Education Reform – 1996
The provisions of the 1995 legislation were further institutionalized in the constitution of 1996.
No further developments.
Education Reform – 1997
No further developments observed.
Education Reform – 1998
No further developments observed.
Education Reform – 1999
No further developments observed.
Education Reform – 2000
No further developments observed.
Education Reform – 2001
No further developments observed.
Education Reform – 2002
No further developments observed.