Khofifah Ensures 19 People's Schools Are Ready To Operate In East Java

JAKARTA - People's Schools (SR) are present as an inclusive education solution for children from poor and vulnerable families.

This school model is designed as a boarding school with complete facilities, to ensure students not only get access to free education, but also a conducive learning environment and strong character formation.

The East Java Provincial Government initiated the establishment of SR in various regions, making quality education more equitable.

The Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, conducted a direct review of the readiness of facilities and infrastructure at one of the People's Schools located in the building of the former Pasuruan Regency Government Office.

According to him, the school facilities have met all eligibility standards, ranging from classrooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, to bathrooms.

"The available facilities are very ready to support the teaching and learning process. Everything is neatly arranged and meets standard criteria," Khofifah said in a statement in Surabaya, Sunday, as quoted by ANTARA.

SR in Pasuruan is part of 19 similar schools that will be inaugurated and will start operating simultaneously on July 14, 2025. This school will accommodate six study groups, consisting of three junior high school and three high school levels, with a total capacity of 150 students.

Governor Khofifah added that this school has been equipped with laboratories, separate dormitories for men and women, public kitchens, as well as supporting facilities such as fields, mosques, parking areas, and swimming pools. Everything is prepared based on the ideal design recommended by President Prabowo Subianto.

"The SR concept is designed as a boarding school to strengthen student character development. We want them not only to be academically intelligent, but also to be morally and socially strong," he explained.

The People's School Program targets children from families in the Desil 1 and Desil 2 categories based on the National Sole Social Economy Data (DTSEN), namely groups that are poor and extreme poor. This program is completely free, including eating facilities, dormitories, and study equipment.

One of the prospective students named Dahlan (16) expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to return to education after previously leaving school.

"I dropped out of school. But now I can start again from grade 1 junior high school. Thank you to the Governor and Regent who have paid attention to us who are underprivileged," he said emotionally.