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Jakarta Allocates Rp253.6 Billion to Fund Free Private School Education

From Republika · (9h ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Jakarta's provincial government will fund private schools to offer free education to 103 institutions.
  • The initiative aims to expand educational access for economically disadvantaged families.
  • The program, governed by a gubernatorial decree, includes various educational levels and other financial aid programs.

The Jakarta provincial government is taking a significant step to ensure educational equity by allocating Rp253.6 billion to subsidize private schools. This bold move, detailed in Gubernatorial Decree No. 312 of 2025, will allow 103 private schools across the capital to offer free education, directly benefiting families struggling with financial constraints.

Governor Pramono Anung highlighted this initiative as a tangible commitment to providing quality education for all Jakarta's children, aiming to break the cycle of disadvantage. The funding model differentiates between schools receiving continued support for 12 months and new recipients getting six months of aid, covering all educational levels from elementary to vocational high school, and even special needs schools.

Semoga apa yang dilakukan Pemprov DKI Jakarta dapat memutus rantai ketidakberuntungan dalam keluarga kurang mampu.

— Pramono AnungGovernor of DKI Jakarta, explaining the goal of the free private school program.

This program is not an isolated effort. It complements existing aid like the Kartu Jakarta Pintar (KJP) and Kartu Jakarta Mahasiswa Unggul (KJMU), alongside diploma white-washing services. The governor's remarks express a clear hope that these policies will foster a more advanced generation of Jakartans through inclusive, comprehensive, and high-quality education. This proactive approach underscores Jakarta's dedication to building a brighter future for its youth.

Kami berharap berbagai kebijakan ini menjadi pijakan awal lahirnya generasi Jakarta yang lebih maju melalui akses pendidikan yang inklusif, tuntas, dan berkualitas.

— Pramono AnungGovernor of DKI Jakarta, expressing hope for the program's impact on future generations.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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