LThe school season of this 2023 registers several increases in terms of supplies such as notebooks, folders and colors. However, to prevent schools from exceeding the request for materials, the Ministry of Education issued Resolution 20310 of 2022, which establishes the school supplies that can be requested and those that cannot.
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Initially, the portfolio establishes that no specific suppliers or brands can be required. Likewise, it is prohibited to “establish mechanisms that in any way prevent the concurrence of multiple providers in the provision of these materials.”
On the other hand, it talks about the schools that request toiletries such as toilet paper, towels, disinfectant, among others. “Al need materials for the administration or cleaning of your facilities. These must be collected within the tuition and pension values“, mentions the resolution.
Regarding the use of uniforms, it is established that Only garments for daily use and others for activities such as physical education, recreation and sports could be required. However, in the event that parents cannot acquire these implements, the institution may not deny teaching to the student.
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Finally, the Ministry of Education mentions that it is It is prohibited to demand at the beginning of the year all the school supplies that are included in the list. These can be acquired to the extent that they are required for the development of educational activities.
What to do in case of abuse on the school list?
In case you consider that a school list presents elements that are prohibited by the Ministry of Education, you can follow the following steps:
– You will have to communicate with the educational institution to resolve the questions and doubts about the required materials.
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-In the event that the doubts are not resolved, parents can file a complaint with the Ministry of Education, the mayor’s office and the Education secretariats. These entities even have digital channels available so that they can do so.
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