Is it mandatory to pay fees in public schools?
The SEP reports that No director or school authority may make registration, the application of exams or the submission of documents conditional on the payment of voluntary fees.
“It is prohibited to pay of any compensation that prevents or conditions the provision of educational services to students,” states Article 6 of the General Education Law .
However, in most schools, the payment established by the board of directors and school authorities is requested as a voluntary fee so that funds can be raised and the needs of the school can be understood, such as fixing bathrooms, painting walls, fixing wiring, among others. Although this is not mandatory.
In this regard, the SEP reminds that educational authorities, Within the scope of their competence, they will establish the mechanisms for the regulation, destination, application, transparency and monitoring of donations or voluntary contributions..
Can you report it?
Yes. In case any authority requires your enrollment in a preschool, primary or secondary school, You can send an email to the following address: [email protected]. raising the irregularity and offering more details such as the name of the manager or person who is obstructing the process.
