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Schools must make it clear to parents that donations are voluntary, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
The Weekend Herald revealed that parents and communities propped up schools throughout the country to the tune of $700 million last year.
And 24 schools have been caught by the Education Review Office making them pay more than they legally have to for their children's education.
Do schools put too much pressure on parents for 'donations'? Here is the latest selection of Your Views: