Toward the realization of a small class of mathematics, the government will make final adjustments to reduce the capacity of one elementary school class from 40 or less to 35 or less by the 7th year of Reiwa, aiming for an agreement in ministerial negotiations on the 17th. I have decided.
The maximum number of students per class for elementary and junior high schools is 35 or less for first graders and 40 or less for second to third graders under the Obligatory Standards Law.
Regarding this, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has requested that the capacity of one class be reduced to 30 or less in both elementary and junior high schools, saying that it is necessary to realize a small number of mathematics classes in order to implement detailed education and prevent infection with the new coronavirus. I will.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Finance responded negatively, saying that the realization of a small class of mathematics had a limited effect on improving academic ability and that no financial resources were shown, and discussions continued.
As a result, we have begun final adjustments to reduce the capacity of one class from 40 or less to 35 or less over the five years from the second grade to the 7th year of Reiwa from the second grade.
The government is aiming for an agreement on the 17th through cabinet negotiations between Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Aso toward a cabinet decision on the budget for next year.