Payment of PTA levies is strictly voluntary not compulsory -GES discloses

The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has disclosed that payment of PTA levies is strictly voluntary not compulsory.

In an official release signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, dated October 22, 2025, it was stated that the management has received reports that some second-cycle institutions are demanding and collecting various levies under the guise of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) dues.

Clarifying the happening, the release said “We wish to state that no school has been authorised to collect any PTA or development levy without prior approval. In basic schools, such approval must be granted by the District Education Oversight Committee (DEOC) through the District Director of Education; and in second-cycle schools, by the Regional Director of Education.”

“Even when approved, such payments remain strictly voluntary, and no student should be denied any school service, right or benefit for non-payment.”

GES in the release further directs that no Head, teacher, or GES staff member of any educational institution shall be involved in the collection of PTA levies. Fundraising activities remain the exclusive responsibility of duly elected PTA Executives.

All Regional and District Directors have been directed to monitor compliance and report any breach for immediate disciplinary action.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh