A recent review of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) public school system has identified critical funding pressures and operational inefficiencies, prompting a call for significant reforms. The review suggests transitioning from a largely autonomous school model to a unified 'one public education system' approach. This change aims to enhance teaching focus and reduce administrative burdens, as many schools currently operate like independent businesses. The review's findings indicate that 77 of the 92 schools in the ACT are projected to exceed their budgets, necessitating immediate action. In response, the ACT government plans to allocate $9.3 million in the upcoming June budget as the first step towards these reforms. Education Minister Yvette Berry stated that these changes represent a 'generational shift' in the education system, marking the most significant reforms since the ACT became independent from New South Wales in 1973. The government has accepted 18 of the 25 recommendations from the review, acknowledging that the implementation of these changes will take time and require a multi-year program.