Indonesian lawmakers to ensure status for 172,000 non-ASN teachers

Indonesian lawmakers are collaborating with the Indonesian Non-ASN Teacher Advocacy Forum (FAGRI) to secure the status of 172,000 teachers who are not yet civil servants. This initiative aims to ensure the continuity and quality of education services across various regions.

Muhamad Nur Purnamasidi, a member of Commission X of the DPR (House of Representatives), stated that his committee will monitor and follow up on the aspirations of non-ASN teachers presented by FAGRI. He stressed that resolving the status of these teachers requires a comprehensive approach, not just administrative considerations. Factors such as school needs, length of service, teacher welfare, and the sustainability of education must be taken into account.

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The input from the non-ASN teachers is very serious. They are not just talking about employment status, but about certainty of life, family future, and the continuation of their service as educators.

"The input from the non-ASN teachers is very serious. They are not just talking about employment status, but about certainty of life, family future, and the continuation of their service as educators," Nur said. He noted that a recent ministerial decree offers a temporary pathway for eligible non-ASN teachers to continue teaching, but warned against a situation where teachers face uncertainty again once their assignments end.

Commission X plans to address the issue from a policy perspective to align solutions with regional educational needs. Nur emphasized that teacher status certainty directly impacts the continuity of the teaching and learning process. "If teachers do not get certainty, it's not just the teachers who are affected. Schools and students are also affected. Therefore, resolving the problem of contract teachers must be placed as part of the effort to build fair, quality, and sustainable education," he added.

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If teachers do not get certainty, it's not just the teachers who are affected. Schools and students are also affected. Therefore, resolving the problem of contract teachers must be placed as part of the effort to build fair, quality, and sustainable education.