VVD and D66: more control over the "money bag" for education

Within the coalition, there is a growing desire to limit the freedom of educational councils. The VVD also wants the government to better define what will happen to billions of euros of money from The Hague.

"The boards of directors have had a lot of room for maneuver, but it is far too uninviting," said VVD deputy Heerema. during the debate on the education budget. The party pointed out that more and more money is going to education, but the level is falling, as recently concluded the Education Inspection.

The VVD thinks that we must examine the so-called lump sum amount. This means that all educational institutions – at the primary, secondary and higher levels – receive a certain amount from the state and can decide for themselves how they spend the money. .

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The VVD has always been a lump sum, but MP Heerema is becoming increasingly critical about this method of financing. He wants successful schools to have more freedom to determine their course. "But in schools that are only looking at a basic level, the reins must be attracted," according to the VVD's spokesperson for education.

The government party D66 has long wished that money goes directly to school and that the power of management of primary school and secondary education is restricted. MP Van Meenen thinks money is lost by spending bad money.

Rattling at the door

D66, this education budget was mainly devoted to universities that would put too much money (3 billion euros) on the shelves. let it. The money must be spent to improve the education of students, Van Meenen said. He was stunned that students and teachers in The Hague "argue" for extra money, while their own advice "accumulates" money.

"Where is this money?" MP D66 asked. He believes that students and lecturers, who are suffering from overcrowded conference rooms and too little support, should take a critical look at the salaries of the directors and the expenses of the public relations department. attacked loudly and said that the amount of 3 billion euros on the plateau is not fair. The councils say that their money is in stones and in their housing and that there is not a lot of money freely available. A student demonstration will take place in The Hague on 24 November.