The object of this Bill are to

(a) continue the existence of the Teaching Council of Zambia and re-define its functions;

(b) re-constitute the Board of the Teaching Council of Zambia and redefine its functions;

(c) regulate teachers, their practice and professional conduct;

(d) provide for the administration of licensure examinations;

(e) repeal  and replace the Teaching Professions Act, 2013; and

(f)provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing