KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The employability rate of students with special educational needs has reached 93 per cent this year, the Dewan Negara was told today.
Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said this includes students who pursue tertiary education or work after school.
“To ensure this rate remains consistent, the Education Ministry (MOE) has collaborated with private firms and government agencies to provide opportunities for these individuals to explore careers based on their abilities and interests,” he said in reply to a supplementary question from Datuk A. Kesavadas.
Replying to a question from Isaiah D. Jacob, Wong said that as of November 21, 33.7 per cent or 2,405 out of 7,147 schools with special needs students have been equipped with disability-friendly facilities.
He added that this year, the MOE allocated RM13.6 million to 616 schools for the provision of disability-friendly facilities to enhance education quality for special needs students introduced under Budget 2024.
— Bernama
