Chandigarh, Aug. 2 -- The Punjab Government will introduce the Punjab Regulation of Fee of Un-aided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2026, during the monsoon session of the Vidhan Sabha-scheduled from August 3 to August 10-to give permanent legal backing to an ordinance in force since July 13. The legislation establishes a strict regulatory framework governing private school fees to protect students and parents from arbitrary hikes.

The measure covers over 32 lakh students across more than 7,800 private schools in the state. Key provisions include caps on annual fee increases, mandatory refunds for excess collections, and statutory powers for forensic audits of institutional accounts.

Under the new law, private schools cannot ...