“Private schools can also receive funding or participate in the renovation program if needed, based on the Basic Education Data (Dapodik) and verification,” director general of early childhood, primary, and secondary education at the ministry, Gogot Suharwoto, said here on Monday.
He encouraged private school principals to report the condition of their schools and any revitalization needs through the Dapodik system.
Once a funding application is received, the ministry will verify and validate the school’s condition in collaboration with the local education office. Suharwoto emphasized that the process starts with Dapodik, and schools must ensure that the data they provide accurately reflects their actual conditions, so the ministry can confirm their eligibility for support.
If the proposal aligns with the situation on the ground, the ministry will then request a detailed budget plan and the completion of necessary documentation before making a final decision.
Earlier, during the National Education Day commemoration on May 2, 2025, President Prabowo Subianto launched four quick-win programs aimed at improving the education sector.
These programs include school renovations, the digitalization of education through the distribution of smart boards, tuition assistance for teacher education, and support for contract-based teachers.
The government has allocated Rp16.9 trillion (around US$1.03 billion) to renovate 10,440 schools across the country.
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