发放育儿补贴、逐步推行免费学前教育 生育支持政策多维发力

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is enhancing its fertility support system, which includes free preschool education and childcare subsidies, to alleviate the economic burden on families and promote a fertility-friendly society [1][2][3]. Group 1: Free Preschool Education - The State Council has issued an opinion to gradually implement free preschool education starting from the autumn semester of 2025, exempting public kindergarten fees for the last year of preschool [1]. - Private kindergartens will also have their fees reduced in accordance with local public kindergarten standards [1]. - Provinces are required to implement the Preschool Education Law, ensuring financial support for public kindergarten teachers and establishing funding standards for both public and private kindergartens [1][2]. Group 2: Childcare Subsidies - Starting January 1, 2025, a childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child per year will be provided for children under three years old [3]. - International experiences suggest that childcare subsidies can positively influence birth rates, although their effectiveness may vary among different families [3]. - The support system will also encompass various forms of assistance, including education, childcare, medical care, and housing [3]. Group 3: Local Initiatives - Various local governments are actively implementing and refining fertility support measures, such as Beijing's initiatives to enhance reproductive services and support systems [4]. - In Panzhihua, Sichuan, new guidelines for assisted reproductive subsidies aim to reduce the financial burden on families seeking such services [4]. - Local governments are expected to develop and publish their own implementation plans for childcare subsidies based on national guidelines [5]. Group 4: Corporate Involvement - Over ten companies have introduced measures to encourage employee childbirth since 2021, contributing to a societal atmosphere that supports fertility [5]. - Corporate initiatives not only provide tangible benefits but also enhance the company's reputation and employee cohesion [5].