CATH NEWS REPORT: The Catholic education sector has welcomed a $240 million funding boost in Victoria for Catholic and independent schools, with the government funding those students at 25 percent of the cost of education in a government school, reports the Herald Sun.
Treasurer Kim Wells said the eligibility change was part of a broader $2.2 billion in planned savings in a budget delivered in tough times, in part because of a $2.5 billion reduction in Victoria's GST revenue.Meanwhile, the report said 100,000 Victorian families will miss out on a $300 school start bonus - because the government has decided to means-test the school start bonus, ensuring families most in need receive the cash, but saving about $25 million in the process.
The government is also delivering its promised $100 million school maintenance fund and $208 million for school capital works, as well as providing money to help tackle bullying in schools.
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