The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at regulating how private schools set and increase fees. According to reports from multiple outlets, the legislation is designed to strengthen government oversight of private and voluntary educational institutions and to reduce the risk of arbitrary or sudden fee hikes affecting parents.
The bill is presented as an amendment to the existing framework governing the Private and Voluntary Institutions Board. Outlets report that lawmakers approve it after completing its third reading and considering it during plenary proceedings on Monday. The measure is described as part of efforts to improve regulation of the private education sector in Kano State.
While the specific implementation details are not included in the brief reports, both accounts agree that the approved bill establishes or enhances regulatory controls over private school fees and targets improved protection for parents by limiting unregulated increases.
