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Indonesian free state education proposal

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President Prabowo Subianto has proposed a policy to provide free education across all state-run levels, spanning from elementary school to state universities. The initiative aims to ensure equitable access for all Indonesian children regardless of economic background. Following the initial announcement, the administration began analyzing the program’s feasibility, with initial funding estimates reaching approximately Rp93.7 trillion. Legislative responses have highlighted concerns regarding the impact on the state budget (APBN), the welfare of teachers, and the necessity of repairing damaged educational infrastructure. During a meeting at the Merdeka Palace on September 23, 2026, officials discussed specific mechanisms to support a 13-year compulsory education commitment. This includes plans to extend School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds to kindergartens and provide Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP) funds to kindergarten students beginning in 2027, according to In the primary sector, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti. Specifically, Mu’ti announced that starting in 2027, kindergarten students from low-income families are expected to will receive PIP Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP) funds of 450,000 IDR Rp450,000 per year. To address higher education, Minister Pratikno has been appointed Additionally, School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds will be utilized to lead a special team support both elementary and kindergarten schools, with up to analyze 20 percent of BOS funds permitted for the financial feasibility salaries of eliminating tuition fees at non-ASN teachers in state universities. schools. To address higher education, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto stated the government is calculating the budget required to cover 2,833,169 approximately 2.8 million students in vocational and academic programs (D3, D4, and S1). This estimated requirement of Rp93.7 trillion would replace existing revenues such as Single Tuition Fees (UKT) and institutional development fees (IPI). Implementation schemes under consideration include prioritizing new students or targeting specific economic deciles, depending on deciles. Minister Pratikno has been appointed to lead a special team to analyze the available fiscal space. financial feasibility of eliminating these tuition fees. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara noted that the program will be funded through the existing 2027 education budget allocation, which is projected to be around Rp820.9 trillion, meeting the constitutional 20 percent mandate. No supplementary budget is currently planned. Additionally, trillion. Meanwhile, Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf reported that the Sekolah Rakyat program is currently serving serves over 44,000 students across 182 locations. locations, with goals to establish permanent buildings in every regency and city.

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  1. 2026-09-24 07:27 UTC Indonesian free state education proposal
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