Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (84) of 2021
- Issued Date: 28 Sep 2021
- Effective Date: 29 Oct 2021
- Official Gazette: No. 713
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 14
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the fees charged by the Emirates Schools Establishment for various educational services in the UAE. It specifies the fees for tuition in government public schools as well as other miscellaneous services such as home schooling requests, issuance of certificates, and student data updates. The Resolution empowers the Cabinet to amend these fees as needed and requires the collected fees to be deposited into the UAE's Treasury Single Account. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 1-7) This law is important for parents and guardians of students in the UAE, as it provides transparency on the costs of government school tuition and other administrative services. It also impacts the financial operations of the Emirates Schools Establishment, which must follow the fee structure outlined in the Resolution. Businesses and organizations that interact with the Establishment will need to be aware of the applicable fees. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 1-7)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the fees charged by the Emirates Schools Establishment for the services it provides. It applies to the provision of education in government public schools as well as various miscellaneous services offered by the Establishment. The purpose is to establish a standardized fee structure for these educational services across the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Establishment: Emirates Schools Establishment
- Minister: Minister of State for Public Education Affairs
(Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this Resolution are: 1. The fees specified in the annexed table must be collected by the Establishment for the listed services. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 2) 2. The collected fees must be deposited into the UAE's Treasury Single Account. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 4) 3. The Minister must issue the necessary decisions to implement the provisions of this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 5)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not outline any specific rights or protections. It focuses on regulating the fee structure for services provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible under this Resolution are: 1. The Cabinet, which has the authority to amend the fees set forth in the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 3) 2. The Minister of State for Public Education Affairs, who must issue the necessary decisions to implement the provisions of the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 5) 3. The Ministry of Finance, which determines the means of fee collection. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 4)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Resolution specifies the following fees for services provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment: Education in Government Public Schools: 1. Tuition fees for children of government employees, per student, per educational stage: AED 6,000 (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 2) Miscellaneous Services: 1. Request for Home Schooling: AED 150 per student 2. Request for Issuance of School Leaving Certificate: AED 15 per student 3. Request for Issuance of "To Whom it May Concern" Certificate: AED 15 per student 4. Request for Issuance of Certificate of Continued School Enrollment: AED 15 per student 5. Request for Student data update: AED 15 per student (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 2)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not specify any exemptions or exceptions to the fee structure. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not outline any dispute resolution mechanisms. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The only time-related provision in the Resolution is that it shall enter into force 15 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 7)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution references the following related UAE legislation: - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended - Federal Decree by Law No. (15) of 2016 Regarding the Establishment of the Emirates Schools Establishment - Cabinet Resolution No. (8) of 2016 Regarding the Establishment of the Emirates Schools Establishment - Federal Decree by Law No. (26) of 2019 Regarding Public Finance - Cabinet Resolution No. (27) of 2007 Amending Cabinet Resolution No. (24) of 2001 Regarding the Regulation of Admission of Children of Expatriates Working in the Government Sector into Educational Stages (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette No. 713, dated 14 October 2021. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment, 2021, Art. 7)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Emirates Schools Establishment for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.