3 Jul 2020

Funding for getting truant kids back to school

From Lately, 10:30 pm on 3 July 2020

Principals are welcoming the Government's $52 million to deal with truants but say a longer-term solution is needed.

Karyn speaks with the president of the Principals Federation, Perry Rush, who wants the money allocated directly to schools.

President of the Principals Federation, Perry Rush.

President of the Principals Federation, Perry Rush. Photo: supplied

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