Extending SG Enable Training Course Fee Subsidies for Persons with Disabilities to SkillsFuture-Eligible Programmes

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Miss Rachel Ong, Tanjong Pagar GRC

Question

To ask the Minister for Education (a) whether the Government will consider extending the up to 95% course fee subsidies for persons with disabilities, under the SG Enable Training Grant, to SkillsFuture-eligible programmes offered by mainstream training providers to broaden access to industry-relevant skills development; and (b) if not, what are the reasons for limiting the scope of programmes.

Response

1. The inter-ministry Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities is studying ways to better support Persons with Disabilities in accessing training, which could include both funding and non-financial support measures. More details will be announced when ready.