A good social security policy must be given to the people by the initiative of management agencies, not by a collection of petitions forcing parents to apply.
Ha Tinh is doing the right thing when requesting educational institutions not to require students and parents to apply for tuition fee exemption and support in the 2026-2027 school year.
Schools must proactively make lists and implement policies within the prescribed time limit.
This requirement shows progressive management thinking, when the State promulgates policies, the State must organize implementation, there is no such thing as asking - giving.
Public school students are eligible for tuition fee exemption according to policy, parents have no reason to write applications to "ask for" what they naturally enjoy.
It is even more commendable when Ha Tinh puts two things side by side, implementing the correct tuition fee policy and combating overcharging.
The obsession of parents at the beginning of each school year is also collections under many names, sometimes voluntary, sometimes supportive, sometimes socialized.
If not strictly controlled, the tuition fee exemption policy may be meaningless due to a series of other fees.
Ha Tinh requests public disclosure of all fees, collection levels, control of tuition fees and must not take advantage of socialization to increase parents' contributions.
The school must have a clear viewpoint, it cannot use the name of socialization to replace the budgets that the State must ensure.
Socialization" must be to mobilize legitimate, transparent resources and on a voluntary basis; it cannot become a jacket to legitimize money collection.
Ha Tinh also stipulates that the head of an educational institution must be responsible if over-collection, improper collection or tutoring or extra classes contrary to regulations occur.
This is a way to define responsibility, it is impossible to let parents reflect, society is upset, and in the end no one takes responsibility.
In particular, the regulation requiring localities to publicize educational institutions violating overcharging, tutoring, and extra classes not in accordance with regulations is a measure to create pressure for social supervision.
What people need from a good policy is not more paperwork, but less trouble; not another "ask", but to enjoy benefits in accordance with regulations.
Cutting an unnecessary procedure, but increasing the responsibility of the school; ensuring tuition benefits, while blocking loopholes in overcharging.
To make parents trust, first of all, the school must be public, transparent and honest in each fee.
It's not just a matter of a few hundred thousand VND for a family, but school discipline, social belief in a transparent and healthy educational environment.
