"September enrollment, giving children anxiety" PTA requests careful consideration May 2, 6:13
Regarding the fact that some governors are calling for admission in September as school closures continue for a long time, PTA organizations nationwide have told the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology that it would cause children to worry. I requested careful consideration.
Governor Koike in Tokyo and Governor Yoshimura in Osaka requested that the period of admission and the start of the new semester be changed to September in response to the prolonged suspension of school due to the new coronavirus. Is coming out.
The Japan PTA National Council, which is made up of parents and others from all over Japan, submitted a request to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for admission in September.
Among these, the sudden rise in discussions on September entrance was causing anxiety to the children and causing confusion for parents, and now, care for the mind and body of the children and prevention of infections are being taken. He points out that it is necessary to spend budget and time to take measures and restart the school.
Furthermore, there is a strong concern that delaying the start of work in September will increase the burden on the school and the financial impact on the family.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology says, "Based on these opinions, I would like to consider various options and consider various options."