I would agree with TonyR, What the hell does a 200 hour instructor know?? He is still in "the killing Zone" himself. Would you let your son or daughter fly with one??
I would suggest they serve an apprenticeship with "real instructors" not rush to get the restriction lifted by borrowing "solos" from each other etc.
I am sorry but I would drag you all back to the old fella in a woolly jumper who doesn't own a new shiney black leather flight case but can teach the basics properly.
So f...ing what if there are less Schools and FIs this may provide them with more business and produce more "real pilots"
And flying is a elite sport it was 33 years ago when I started and ask your non flying friends they will tell you it still is.
JB