Final Review Completed for Education Bylaws

Muhammad Subki, Chairman of Jakarta Council (DPRD) Special Committee on Education Administration, confirmed that discussions on the draft bylaws for Education Administration have been completed. 

"The discussion at the Special Committee is done,"

According to him, the draft consists of 11 chapters and 39 articles. The results have been submitted to the Regional Regulation Formation Agency (Bapemperda) for synchronization.

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"The discussion at the Special Committee is done. The next step is synchronization by Bapemperda. During the final meeting, Bapemperda Chairperson was present, so we immediately conveyed that this marks the first step," mentioned Subki on Friday (9/26).

Subki explained that the draft regulation emphasizes that education must encompass all components: formal, non-formal, and informal.

"Even non-formal education like Islamic study session (pengajian) should be supported by the government. This means every community elements involved in educational acitvities must be accommodated," he stated.

Regarding the free school program, Subki stressed that the mechanism will still prioritize public schools. However, in areas without public schools, private institutions may be prioritized in this program.

"If there's public school available, that's the main option. But if not, private schools can serve as an alternative for free education," he added.

He noted that around 40 schools have been evaluated, with a target to increase that number to 258 schools by next year.

"However, this figure is not specified in draft bylaws. But it will be further regulated through a Governor Regulation (Pergub)," he said.

In addition to public and private schools, Subki emphasized the need for special attention to madrasah schools.

He also encouraged the city government to explore funding schemes, such as grants or additional financing, even though these institutions fall under the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag).

"The draft bylaws state that madrasah schools are also entitled to government funding. The specific scheme will be outlined later in a Governor Regulation," he shared.

Subki mentioned that Education Administration draft bylaws focus on the implementation, infrastructure, and educational financing.

Meanwhile, curriculum and other technical aspects will be regulated by the National Education System Law (Sisdiknas), which is still under discussion at the national level.

"As for the curriculum and other technical aspects, they will refer to UU Sisdiknas. This draft by mainly highlights the Jakarta Government's responsibility in financing education in Jakarta," he asserted.