As reported by PNVN newspaper, on the morning of June 16, the National Assembly discussed in the hall the draft Resolution on exemption and support of tuition fees for preschool children, general education students, and people studying general education programs at educational institutions in the national education system and the draft Resolution of the National Assembly on universalizing preschool education for preschool children from 3 to 5 years old.
Clarifying the content raised by the delegates, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son said: While the country's economic potential still has many difficulties, there are many tasks to invest in, and income is not high, the Politburo, the Central Party Secretariat, the Government, and the National Assembly have been very united in implementing tuition exemption; demonstrating concern and efforts in developing education and creating conditions for children to access education and reducing the burden on parents.
Regarding the determination of support levels for students in different localities, Minister Nguyen Kim Son said that there are currently regulations on tuition fees in Decree No. 81 of 2021, amended by Decree No. 97 (12/2023), which stipulates tuition fee frameworks for preschool, general education and university. Tuition fees are currently divided into 3 regions and areas nationwide based on the cost of living, including urban areas, plain areas and mountainous areas, border areas, islands, and disadvantaged areas with different tuition fees based on living needs and contribution capacity.
To implement tuition exemption in time for this school year, the Ministry of Education and Training is actively developing a Decree to replace Decree 81 and Decree 97. The goal is to complete and issue the Decree in June 2025 at the same time as the Resolution on tuition exemption when the National Assembly is approved and takes effect. In which, the framework is calculated according to 3 regions, 3 areas, and calculated according to the floor level and tuition level.
In addition, some delegates wondered what if provinces and cities with better conditions want to support higher than the ceiling? Minister Nguyen Kim Son said: In addition to the previous tuition fee source to allow kindergartens and general schools to operate. If localities have good resources, they can spend on schools such as facilities, equipment for teaching and many other sources to pay for schools that are still in need, such as supporting meals...
National Assembly delegates attending the meeting
Regarding the force of ensuring teachers, according to the Minister of Education and Training, the total number of teachers lacking is the highest at preschool level and the number of teachers with fluctuations in quitting or leaving work is also at preschool level. The salary and income of preschool teachers are also the lowest, the labor intensity, pressure and hardship are also the highest. Minister Nguyen Kim Son affirmed: "Currently, support policies are also being strengthened, the most attention is also given to preschool teachers".
In addition, some delegates were concerned about the need to strengthen facilities, ensure enough solid schools and ensure conditions for universal preschool education from 3 to 5 years old. According to the Minister of Education and Training, the strengthening of facilities, solidification of schools, and construction of more preschools has been directed by the Prime Minister for the education sector to start building a national target program, including a very important content of strengthening school solidification, ensuring the system of school facilities for preschools. "This is in accordance with the Prime Minister's direction, and the Ministry of Education and Training is actively building and implementing it," said Minister Nguyen Kim Son.
Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/bo-truong-giao-duc-va-dao-tao-kip-thoi-trien-khai-mien-ho-tro-hoc-phi-trong-nam-hoc-nay-20250616141525547.htm
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