The Ministry of Education and Training speaks out about the roadmap to increase tuition fees

Responding to a reporter’s question about the roadmap to increase tuition fees, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son said that according to the provisions of the Law, the Ministry of Education and Training has presided over advising the Government to issue decrees and regulations. about the fee framework.

Specifically, in 2021, the Government issued Decree 81 stipulating the tuition fee framework of public educational institutions and institutions from 2021-2022 onwards. At the time of preparation for issuance, the COVID-19 epidemic was complicated. Therefore, the Ministry of Education and Training has proposed and submitted the final document to the Government, proposing to keep the tuition fees for the 2021-2022 school year as in 2020-2021.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son at the Government’s regular press conference on the afternoon of June 4.

Also according to the Deputy Minister of Education and Training, localities will decide on tuition fees. In 2022, the epidemic situation has been controlled, but socio-economic recovery is still difficult. Accordingly, the Ministry of Education and Training issued an official letter dated May 23, 2022 to the ministries and branches directing the affiliated educational units to have appropriate tuition fees depending on the situation of each locality, sharing difficulties with the people. people.

The Ministry also strengthens the inspection of tuition fees and educational institutions to ensure compliance with regulations to avoid overcharging.

The Ministry of Education and Training has been assigned to continue researching and building a roadmap to increase tuition fees, especially, comprehensively studying the impact of this tuition increase on different audiences, especially students. members and families in need. On that basis, it is proposed to the Government to take necessary support measures.