Support for students who are having a tough time living due to a decrease in part-time income
From the beginning of the week, opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party argue that support for tuition reduction and exemption is necessary for students who are having a difficult life due to the decrease in part-time job income due to the spread of the new coronavirus It is expected to be discussed at the Diet.
Representatives of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Mr. Edano and others, heard about the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus on the student life by videophone on the 23rd, and university students repeatedly said, "I will not have a part-time job, my life will be difficult". .
To support these students, the Constitutional Democratic Party claims that tuition reductions and compensation for part-time jobs are necessary.
In addition, the National Democratic Party demands that Mr. Tamaki increase grants and subsidies to reduce tuition fees, etc., and the Japan Restoration Society demands reduction of scholarship repayments and expansion of benefit-type scholarships. Is coming out.
In addition, the Communist Party has compiled a proposal for the government to cover the full amount of tuition fees during the school holidays.
On the other hand, the government and the ruling party announced on the 24th that Prime Minister Abe received a request from Acting Secretary-General Inada of the Liberal Democratic Party to extend the deadline for payment of tuition fees and proceed with consideration for an early response. Is also seeking tuition reduction and exemption.
Therefore, the deliberation of the supplementary budget plan that includes economic measures that have taken place after the spread of infection starting from the beginning of the week is expected to be a debate on how to support students.