The Australian Greens say they welcome the federal government's proposed schools bonuses, but it is a "tiny" program.
Labor has pledged $100,000 in bonuses for schools which demonstrate improved attendance rates and literacy and numeracy standards.
Under the $388 million policy, released on Monday, school principals and communities will be able to decide how the money is spent.
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Primary schools will be eligible for grants of up to $75,000 if they are able to show improvements in literacy and numeracy, as well as lower absenteeism.
High schools will be eligible for rewards of up to $100,000 based on measures such as Year 12 results, retention rates, and the further education or employment outcomes for graduating students.
Greens leader Bob Brown welcomed the funding, but said the program was too small.
"Yes, but it's a very tiny program," Senator Brown told reporters in Hobart on Monday.
"What we want to see is better funding for the school system and the public school system.
"That program is a very tiny program."
