The re-entry policy that allows school girls
to return to school after maternity leave is being abused and corrective measures must be found, says Deputy Minister of
Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education Sydney Mushanga.
Mr Mushanga, in an interview in Kabwe, said it is saddening that the re-entry policy is being abused despite efforts by Government to give an opportunity to the girl-child to return to school after falling pregnant.
He said although there are a lot of girls getting pregnant, Government will not abolish the well-intended re-entry policy because it gives girl-children the opportunity to cultivate a better future for themselves.
“Abusing the policy is very sad because girls should see this as a big opportunity to finish their education and become independent in life,” Mr Mushanga said.
He said there is need for Government and other stakeholders to come together and find a solution to the high prevalence of teen pregnancies and the associated
drop-out of girls from school.
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