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    "id": 562305,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/562305/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mohamud",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Halima Abdille Mohamud",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I would like to thank the Committee for coming up with this good Bill. As we are aware, ECDE is a devolved function and this Bill arises as a result of the Committee visiting almost 30 counties. The recommendations that we passed in form of a Motion from the county visits that we had have enriched this Bill. We know ECDE is the foundation of education and in this Bill, various pillars have been outlined. The first pillar is equity and inclusion. In this case, all children, including those from poor and disadvantaged families are given the opportunity and those in emergency areas are also accorded a chance. Children with special needs are also considered as we are aware it has already outlined the various structures that will support this issue. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the aspect of quality has been outlined and that means empowering and capacity building of parents and additional facilities, since they are the key stakeholders in education. In this Bill, the qualifications of a teacher have been outlined. It has been clearly stated that an ECDE teacher should be a diploma holder, the age has been outlined and he or she must be registered with TSC which is mandated to recruit, promote and look into the welfare of teachers. The quality of infrastructure in the Bill has also been explained. As a Committee, we have been advocating for the best classroom model where it is self-contained with all the facilities like washrooms, running water, talking walls and sanitation. The partnership is indicating the balanced power relationship and one that will foster collaboration among different actors. The procedure and criteria of registration of ECDE centres is also"
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