Education

2,734 debates and bills about education

7 Jul 2026

Ratio of Male to Female Preschool Teachers and Oversight of Preschools' Rules for Conduct of Male Teachers

Male preschool educators made up about 1% of the workforce each year for five years.
No gender-specific conduct guidelines exist for preschools.
All staff, regardless of gender, must follow ECDA's child management protocols.

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7 Jul 2026

Proportion of Students from Lowest Household Income Tier Progressing to University

University progression for lowest-income students rose from 15% to 23% over a decade.
Overall cohort progression rose to 42%, with gains across all ethnicities.
MOE pledges financial aid and mentoring to sustain access.

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7 Jul 2026

Reports of Harmful Supervisory Conduct by School Leaders

MOE offers multiple confidential reporting channels for teacher concerns about school leaders.
Good-faith reporters face no penalties or career impact, even if unsubstantiated.
Reports of misconduct remain low; anonymous surveys help monitor staff feedback.

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7 Jul 2026

Strengthening Recruitment and Retention of Male Teachers, and Effect of Teacher Gender Diversity on Student Development

MOE recruits teachers by merit and suitability, not gender.
No targeted measures exist for male primary school teachers.
Ministry has not assessed teacher gender diversity's impact on students.

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7 Jul 2026

Requiring Cooked Food Stallholders to Undergo Basic Fire Safety Training before Licensing

Sylvia Lim asked if cooked food stallholders should need fire safety training before licensing.
Minister Grace Fu replied that NEA, SCDF, and NFEC already regularly educate hawker stall operators on fire prevention and response.

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7 Jul 2026

Changes to Average Wait Time for EIPIC Placements and Interim Support for Families Awaiting Placement

EIPIC wait time improved from 7.5 to 5.5 months; places increased 25% to 7,300.
Support begins at referral: caregiver training and preschool collaboration.
Step One programme equips caregivers with skills and connects support networks.

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7 Jul 2026

Requirements for SkillsFuture-funded Training Providers to Give Clear and Up-to-date Course Information

Patrick Tay asked if SkillsFuture-funded providers must give clear, updated course details.
Minister replied MySkillsFuture portal already mandates accurate, current information.

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7 Jul 2026

Students Receiving Annotated National Examination Certificates and Impact on Opportunities Opened to Them

About 4,500 exam certificates (5%) are annotated yearly for access arrangements, like extra time.
Annotations don't reflect ability; school postings exclude them, and no discrimination has been reported.
Policy balances student support with exam fairness; reviews continue.

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7 Jul 2026

Impact of Reduced Primary 1 Intake on Home-school Distance Balloting at Oversubscribed Schools

MOE cuts Primary 1 intake due to smaller cohort, minimizing school mergers while preserving school spread.
Sengkang still has enough places despite Phase 2C balloting at some schools.
MOE is reviewing the Primary 1 registration framework to strengthen open access.

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7 Jul 2026

Impact of Rising Temperatures on Safety and Performance of Students Participating in Outdoor National School Games Events

MOE assesses heat impact, scheduling outdoor school games during cooler times with heat acclimatisation.
Water and rest breaks provided; teachers monitor student-athletes for heat illness.
High heat stress triggers longer breaks, delayed or postponed games via myENV app.

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7 Jul 2026

Deferment of In-camp Training for NSmen Who Attend Institutes of Higher Learning Due to Internship Opportunities

MP asked MINDEF to consider internships, including overseas ones, when granting ICT deferments.
Minister said NSmen are called up during university vacations, with deferments for studies or compulsory requirements.
Commanders may approve other deferments; MINDEF will keep reviewing the framework.

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7 May 2026

Data Protection Standards for AI Tools Usage in Schools and Assessing AI's Impact on Student Learning Outcomes

MP asked about data protection standards for off-SLS AI tools and parental consent.
MP asked about study scope, timeline, and use for AI education strategy.
Minister referred to earlier parliamentary answers from 6 May 2026.

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7 May 2026

Measures to Strengthen Local Care Worker Retention and Career Development in Social Services Alongside Recruitment from Non-traditional Source Countries

NTS-OL expands to early childhood roles from September 2026 due to insufficient locals.
Government safeguards local retention via competitive salaries, training, and career progression.
Educator well-being improved with new preschool holidays and no Saturday operations.

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7 May 2026

Allowing Use of Child Development Account Funds to Cover Field Trip and Excursion Expenses Requiring Parental Participation

Rejected CDA funds for parents' trip costs; account covers only child's educational and healthcare expenses.

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7 May 2026

Funding Criteria for Anchor and Partner Operator Preschools, and Proportion of Non-citizen and Non-PR Enrolment

Funding for Anchor and Partner Operator preschools considers enrolment, fee caps, quality benchmarks, and educator salaries.
Government funding design prioritizes Singaporean children, with citizenship of enrolled children factored into grants.
Non-resident children comprise less than 5% of total enrolment in these preschools.

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7 May 2026

Providing Guidance and Gathering Feedback for AI Use in Schools

MP asked about AI tools for Primary 4-6, age-appropriateness, and parent guidance.
Also asked for formal feedback channels for teachers, students, and parents on AI rollout.
Minister referred to prior oral answers on monitoring AI use.

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7 May 2026

Restorative Measures Over Punitive Caning in Tackling Root Causes of Bullying in Schools

Dr Neo asked if restorative measures will replace caning for school bullying.
He sought root causes of bullying and its psychological impact on bullies and victims.
Ministry referred to prior parliamentary answers already provided.

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7 May 2026

Plans for Means-tested University Fee Subsidy Scheme at National Level

Government bursaries cover up to 75% of fees; income thresholds will rise in 2026.
No national-level scheme mirroring MENDAKI, which supplements existing aid.
Additional community or private assistance remains welcome.

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7 May 2026

Measures to Combat Recent Increase in Cases of Outrage of Modesty and Rape

Police and agencies implement measures across prevention, reporting, and victim support.
Public education campaign in public spaces and schools stresses societal disapproval as deterrent.
Public urged to report sexual crimes quickly to stop offenders and protect victims.

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7 May 2026

Guidelines for IHL Educators When Using AI Tools for Grading and Assessment Purposes

MOE issued guidelines for IHLs on AI use in teaching and assessment, aligned with learning outcomes.
AI grading tools are validated, but educators retain final grading responsibility and must inform students.
Student data is protected via approved platforms and removal of personal identifiers before processing.

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