Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos) Saifullah Yusuf ensured that the proposed budget for the People's School program would not overlap with other relevant ministries.
"So of course we will make sure there is no double budget, there will be none. That now, we are still in the process of talks to continue to consolidate budget posts in the implementation of the People's School," said Social Minister Saifullah as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 21.
For example, Gus Ipul explained that so far his party has held talks with the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to consolidate food items at People's Schools with the Free Nutrition Food (MBG) program.
"For our food, we are consolidating with MBG. So later those who provide food and drink will be handled by MBG, there has been communication with the head of MBG. So it's just a follow-up in the field," he added.
Meanwhile, for the construction and renovation of the facilities and physical infrastructure of the People's School, his party has coordinated and consolidated with the budget of the Ministry of Public Works.
The Ministry of Social Affairs will budget for People's School operational financing posts, which include maintenance, electricity, school uniforms to providing laptops for People's School students.
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As previously, on Tuesday (20/5), the Minister of Social Affairs and his staff explained the budget needs for the implementation of the People's School program to Commission VIII of the DPR.
The Minister of Social Affairs explained that the budget for the operational needs of the People's School for implementation in one hundred locations is estimated at IDR 2.3 trillion for the 2025-2026 school year.
"The budget for the operational needs of the People's School if assuming 100 locations for the 2025-2025 school year is a total of IDR 2.3 trillion," said the Minister of Social Affairs.
One component of the budget is the study cost of each student, which reaches Rp. 48.2 million per year.
The Minister of Social Affairs explained that the cost of learning consisted of school supplies such as uniforms, shoes, and laptops.
"We have also reported yesterday to the President, the financing index per student is around Rp 48.25 million per year," he said.
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