Jakarta, IO – The Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Ministry (Kemendikbudristek) has issued new rules regarding school uniforms for Elementary School (SD), Junior High School (SMP), and Senior High School (SMA).
According to article 3 of ministerial regulation 50/2022, which annuls Education and Culture Minister Regulation 45/2014, there are three types of school uniforms for elementary, junior high, and senior high school students, including national uniforms, scout uniforms and traditional costume where the local government is given the authority to regulate the use of traditional dress at school, reported Bisnis on Wednesday (12/10).
Kemendikbudristek said the new regulation aims to instil and increase sense of nationalism, togetherness and friendship among students.
Education, Culture, Research and Technology Minister Nadiem Makarim said related cost will be borne by the parents or guardians although the government will provide assistance for students from the underprivileged background.
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In addition, he said schools should not require parents to buy new uniforms every time the students move up to the next grade or being admitted to school. (un)