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Summary

In Pandeglang, Banten, three students were sent home from school after their parents could not pay the outstanding fees totaling over 42 million IDR. Despite being high-achieving students, Faizza (11), Fara (10), and Fatan (7) were forced to leave during class. Their mother, Devi Fitriani, has tried negotiating with the school and sought mediation through the local education department, but has not found a solution. For the past six months, the children have been out of school, unable to transfer due to administrative issues. Devi has continued their education at home, hoping for a resolution to allow them to return to school.

Takeaways

• 😀 Three students in Pandeglang, Banten, were expelled from school due to unpaid school fees and contributions.
• 😀 The students, Faizza (11), Fara (10), and Fatan (7), were sent home during class hours in a school vehicle.
• 😀 The family's financial difficulties arose from unpaid tuition and additional costs amounting to 42 million IDR.
• 😀 Despite being academically successful, the children were forced to leave the school, as their parents couldn’t pay the fees.
• 😀 Ibu Devi, their mother, attempted to negotiate with the school, offering to pay in installments, but the school refused.
• 😀 A family conflict within the school’s foundation led to the sudden enforcement of fee payments, with no prior warning or flexibility.
• 😀 Local education authorities were involved, but the mediation efforts were unsuccessful as the school refused to make any concessions.
• 😀 The children have been out of school for over six months due to the unresolved fee dispute and the school’s refusal to transfer them.
• 😀 Ibu Devi has been teaching her children at home using resources like TikTok and YouTube, adapting the Merdeka curriculum to continue their education.
• 😀 Ibu Devi hopes her children can return to school soon, either at their current institution or a new one, to continue their studies, especially with exams approaching.

Q & A

What led to the forced expulsion of the three students from school?

The students were expelled because their parents could not pay the outstanding school fees, which included tuition, development fees, uniforms, and other costs totaling IDR 42 million.

How did the family try to resolve the issue before the children were expelled?

The family attempted to negotiate with the school and the foundation, asking for a payment plan or a delay in the payment, but the school insisted that the children must leave immediately.

What was the role of the local community leader (RW) in this situation?

The local community leader expressed concern and sadness about the situation, emphasizing that children should be allowed to continue their education and hoped that the issue could be resolved amicably.

Did the children receive any form of scholarship or financial aid from the school?

No, despite the children's achievements, there was no scholarship or financial aid provided by the school or the foundation to help cover their expenses.

What were the academic achievements of the children?

The children were noted for their academic excellence, with the eldest having memorized two Juz of the Quran and the second child having memorized one Juz. They had other achievements as well.

How long have the children been out of school?

The children have been out of school for six months, as the family struggled to resolve the payment issue and could not transfer the children to another school.

Why was it difficult for the children to transfer to another school?

The transfer was complicated because the school's data, which is tied to the national education system (Dapodik), was still being held by the current school, preventing the children from enrolling in another institution.

What alternative did the family take to ensure the children continued learning during their absence from school?

The family resorted to home-based learning, using resources like TikTok and YouTube to teach the children according to the Merdeka curriculum.

What was Ibu Devi's hope for her children’s education?

Ibu Devi hoped that her children could return to school soon, either by resolving the payment issue with the current school or transferring them to another institution.

How did the conflict within the managing foundation affect the situation?

The family was affected by internal conflicts within the foundation managing the school, which led to the unexpected introduction of the tuition fees and the eventual expulsion of the children despite previous agreements.