Consumer Protection Commission Warns Schools Against Forcing Parents to Buy Uniforms Exclusively From School Outlets
Written by Staff Reporter on January 13, 2025
In a move to protect parents’ rights, the Consumer Protection Commission has warned schools against compelling parents to purchase school uniforms exclusively from their outlets.
Addressing the issue, Mr. Kudakwashe Mudereri, Public Relations and Research Manager of the Commission, said this practice is illegal and deprives parents of their right to choose.
The Commission disclosed that 30 complaints have already been lodged against schools violating this law. Investigations into these cases are ongoing, and the Commission promised to release a complete list of schools facing prosecution in the coming weeks.
The regulatory body emphasized that parents are entitled to purchase school uniforms from any supplier of their choice, provided the items meet the general standards outlined by the schools. Institutions are therefore urged to refrain from restricting parents to specific outlets.