Desmond Lee on changes for Primary 1 registration framework

The two changes for the Primary 1 registration framework will go ahead from 2027. Even though some families have made residential arrangements based on the existing framework, more families would benefit the sooner they are implemented. Education Minister Desmond Lee made this point in reply to parliamentary questions on Wednesday (Oct 7). Turning to the impact on social mixing, he said the changes do not by themselves lead to a more diverse socioeconomic mix in schools. He explained that the Two-Track Scheme is put in place to do two things - maintain access for children living close to the school and for children living beyond 2km which would be a wider circle and mix of children. Whether they lead to better social mix depends on parents’ choices. Mr Lee said the Ministry of Education will continually review its framework and make further refinements as needed.