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Callum Godde and Rachael Ward

Vic schools, kindies promised almost $1.6b

Premier Daniel Andrews has pledged close to $1.6 b for upgrading Victoria's education facilities. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Almost $1.6 billion has been committed to building and upgrading Victorian public schools and kindergartens, as the state election spotlight shifts to education.

Up to $850 million would be spent on funding construction works for at least 89 primary and secondary schools, if Labor is re-elected next month, Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Monday.

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