District Education Authority

Establishment of District Education Authorities (DEAs) under PLGA, 2013

Vision

• Students’ assessment and examination
• Ranking of schools on terminal examination results and targets
• Promotion of co-curricular activities; sports, scouting, girl guide, red crescent etc.
• Constitute school management councils to monitor academic activities
• Approval / re-appropriation of the budget and execution of development schemes
• Plan and finance maintenance of school, support enrolment and retention

Functions of DEAs (Section 93)

Establish, manage and supervise

• Primary, Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools
• Adult literacy and Non-formal Basic Education
• Government Special Education Institutions in the District

Implement policies and directions of the Government including achievement of KPIs set by the Government.     

Ensure

• Quality teaching, good infrastructure, student safety and hygiene standards
• Minimum education standards for quality education as may be prescribed

Sanctioned Strength

Mahjabeen

Chief Executive Officer (Education)