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    "content": "The Standing Committee on Education is established under Standing Order 228 (3) of the Senate Standing Orders and is mandated to consider all matters relating to education and training. During the period under review, the Committee held a total of twenty-four (24) sittings, during which it considered three Bills, 11 Statements, one public Petition and tabled one report. On Bills, during the reporting period, the Committee considered the following three Bills - (a) The County Vocational Education and Training Bill, 2022 (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2022). This Bill was referred to the Committee on 8th November, 2022 following its introduction in the Senate by way of First Reading. The Committee facilitated public participation pursuant to the provisions of Article 118 of the Constitution and Standing Order 145 (5) of the Senate Standing Orders and prepared its report which was subsequently tabled in the Senate. (b) The Learners with Disabilities Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2023). This Bill was referred to the Committee on 7th March, 2023. The Committee consequently facilitated public participation and has prepared its report, which is currently undergoing consideration and will be tabled in the Senate this week. (c) The Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills No.6 of 2023). This Bill was introduced in the Senate on 22nd March, 2023 and thereafter stood committed to the Committee on Education. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 118 of the Constitution and Standing Order No.145 (5) of the Standing Orders of the Senate, the Committee has invited interested members of the public and stakeholders to submit their representations on the Bill for consideration during preparation of its report."
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