Vietnam proposes preschool subsidies for children of industrial workers

The Ministry of Education and Training has proposed a new policy to provide financial support for preschool children of workers in industrial zones or areas with high labor concentrations. According to a draft decree submitted to the Ministry of Justice for appraisal, the proposal suggests a minimum monthly support of 160,000 VND per child.

Eligible children include those attending licensed non-public or private preschools whose parents or legal guardians are workers with formal labor contracts in industrial zones. The support is intended to cover up to nine months per school year. Local People's Committees will be responsible for determining specific support levels based on regional budget capacities, subject to approval by local People's Councils.

The draft also includes provisions for non-public and private preschool facilities. Institutions where at least 30% of the students are children of industrial zone workers may be eligible for one-time support to equip facilities with necessary teaching tools, toys, and equipment.