# Turkish education system regulatory and economic challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-education-system-regulatory-and-economic-challenges > Updated: 2026-08-31T07:54:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Turkish education sector is facing systemic challenges regarding new regulations and rising costs. Initially, the Ministry of National Education introduced the ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Maarif Modeli’ alongside new dress codes and capacity regulations. This rollout met resistance from educators and unions, such as Türk Eğitim-Sen, who cited technical failures in the MEBBİS assignment module and a lack of specialized teachers and physical infrastructure to support the new model. As the academic year approached, the focus expanded to include economic pressures and regional infrastructure deficits. Parliamentary inquiries highlighted that the cost of basic school supplies for first-grade students has risen significantly, with some estimates suggesting costs reach nearly a quarter of the minimum wage. Additionally, officials have raised concerns regarding classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages, and the necessity of double-shift education in regions like Mersin. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Turkey education costs and Mersin infrastructure face parliamentary scrutiny Rising school supply costs and infrastructure issues in Mersin, including classroom overcrowding and teacher shortages, have been raised in the Turkish Parliament. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-education-costs-and-mersin-infrastructure-face-parliamentary-scrutiny ### 2026-08-22: Turkish education sector faces uncertainty over new ministry regulations Turkish educators and unions are raising concerns over teacher shortages, infrastructure deficits, and technical uncertainties regarding the MEBBİS assignment module ahead of the new school year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-education-sector-faces-uncertainty-over-new-ministry-regulations --- Cite as: Turkish education system regulatory and economic challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-education-system-regulatory-and-economic-challenges