Cirebon's Integrated People's School Ready to Open, Boosting Access for 540 Students

The Integrated People's School in Cirebon Regency is preparing to open its doors on July 31, 2026, aiming to accommodate 540 students from four areas within the Ciayumajakuning region. This initiative is designed to expand educational opportunities for children from families in need.

Agus Kurniawan Budiman, the Deputy Regent of Cirebon, expressed the local government's support for the school's development, viewing it as a component of the national program for educational equity. "We hope this can be beneficial because education is the right of all citizens," Agus stated, emphasizing the school's role in fulfilling this fundamental right.

The school's operational readiness is being prioritized, with adjustments made to the opening schedule to ensure all physical facilities are complete and safe. The initial plan for a July 13 opening was postponed to allow for the final stages of construction. "If forced, it would actually be unsafe for the children," explained Suratna, the PIC for the school, highlighting the commitment to student safety.

Preparations include the completion of buildings, coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, and the ongoing national selection process for teachers. Student orientation (MPLS) is scheduled to begin on July 21, with students officially handed over by parents on July 30. The school is actively working to fill its 540-student quota, with enrollment optimization efforts underway.