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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned heads of schools against demanding or collecting unauthorised levies under the guise of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) dues. In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyí, the GES said it had received reports that some second-cycle institutions were collecting various levies without proper approval. The Service clarified that no school has been authorised to collect any PTA or development levy without prior approval. It explained that in basic schools, such approval must come from the District Education Oversight Committee (DEOC) through the District Director of Education, while in second-cycle institutions, authorisation must be granted by the Regional Director of Education. GES further emphasised that even when such levies are approved, payment remains strictly voluntary, and no student should be denied access to school services, rights, or benefits for non-payment. The statement also directed that no head, teacher, or GES staff member should be involved in the collection of PTA levies, stressing that fundraising activities are the sole responsibility of duly elected PTA executives. The GES has instructed all Regional and District Directors to ensure strict compliance with the directive and to report any breaches for immediate disciplinary action.
