The Delhi government has passed a draft bill to regulate school fees across all schools, ensuring transparency and preventing arbitrary hikes. Approved by CM Rekha Gupta's cabinet, the bill addresses parents' concerns and dissolves existing School Management Committees. Fresh SMC elections are set for May 9, and complaint channels have been opened for parents to report fee-related issues.
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