Kyrgyzstan bans school repair fees from parents

Parents in Kyrgyzstan are not required to contribute financially to school repairs, as the government has allocated substantial funds for such work. Dogdurgul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Education, clarified that collecting any money from parents for school maintenance is strictly forbidden.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the national budget includes 404 million Kyrgyz soms designated for school renovations. This funding will cover not only the purchase of construction materials but also the costs associated with the repair work itself. Local self-government bodies are also encouraged to participate in addressing these needs.

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Parents should not be charged a single tyiyn. If there are complaints, law enforcement agencies will conduct checks.

Kendirbaeva emphasized that the principle of normative financing ensures that funds are allocated per student for repairs. Therefore, any collection of funds from parents is considered illegal. She warned that law enforcement agencies will investigate any complaints received regarding this issue, assuring that current needs are being met and tenders for repair work are underway.

Furthermore, the ministry has also prohibited the involvement of teachers in repair activities, particularly during summer breaks. The primary responsibility of educators is to focus on organizing the educational process and ensuring the delivery of quality education, rather than engaging in maintenance tasks.

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All needs are currently met, and tenders are being processed for repair work.