The Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya has actually called for an in-depth investigation into the growing pattern of trainees pursuing Advanced Level education staying away from school.During an observation trip of the Maharagama National Institute of Education, the Prime Minister expressed issue over the substantial decrease in classroom presence, especially among boys.
She stressed that resolving this issue is crucial to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all children.Furthermore, Dr.
Amarasuriya noted that it is undesirable for children to lose out on their education due to social or financial factors, while stressing the importance of creating an environment where every child has access to 13 years of schooling and the possibility of pursuing higher education.The Prime Minister highlighted the urgent requirement to recognize and address the barriers avoiding students from totally engaging in their research studies.
She declared the governments commitment to cultivating an inclusive academic system that focuses on the requirements of every child.