West Java DPRD Questions Student Admission System Fairness

A member of the West Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) is raising concerns about the new student admission system, pointing to perceived problems in its implementation. Maulana Yusuf, a member of Commission V, highlighted issues with the 'buffer school' mechanism, suggesting it needs evaluation to ensure fairness for all prospective students. He noted that while the buffer school policy aims to provide educational access in areas lacking schools, particularly public ones, there are reports of students living very close to a school being rejected, while others from further away are accepted through specific channels. Yusuf stated that such discrepancies require transparent explanations and a system that guarantees fairness. He also emphasized the need for open and accountable selection processes to prevent public suspicion. The verification of documents at the school level is another area of concern. Yusuf believes that verification officers need adequate training to accurately assess the authenticity of various application documents, from family cards to other supporting materials. He suggested that current technical guidance might be insufficient for officers to properly identify and verify submitted papers. Furthermore, Yusuf acknowledged complaints from teachers and admission committee members about the additional workload during the admission period. He urged for the optimal utilization of the allocated budget for the admission process, including funds for enhancing the capacity of field officers.

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The existence of buffer schools is fundamentally a good policy. The scheme is designed to provide educational access for areas that do not yet have schools, especially public schools, so that educational access remains open to the community.