Core Viewpoint - The gradual implementation of free preschool education is a significant welfare measure that impacts countless families and long-term development [1][3]. Group 1: Government Initiatives - The State Council has approved measures to gradually promote free preschool education, emphasizing the need for local governments to develop detailed work plans and ensure timely funding allocation [1]. - The Ministry of Education has recognized 301 counties (cities, districts) as areas for the promotion of universal preschool education in 2024, indicating a need for further expansion [4]. - The implementation of the Preschool Education Law on June 1 has provided legal support for the gradual rollout of free preschool education [6]. Group 2: Financial Support and Cost Reduction - The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden of raising children, addressing parents' concerns about childbirth costs [3]. - In Shenzhen's Guangming District, a funding model has been established to support public kindergartens with a per-student funding of 31,500 yuan per year and increased subsidies for private kindergartens from 1,333 yuan to 6,500 yuan per student per year [2][3]. - Central government education spending is projected to grow by 5% in 2025, with a 5.9% increase in education spending in the first half of the year, indicating a commitment to enhancing educational resources [7]. Group 3: Collaborative Educational Framework - A recommendation has been made to create a collaborative educational framework that involves government leadership and diverse participation in preschool education [7]. - International experience shows that public funding plays a crucial role in preschool education, with families contributing only about 17% of total funding in OECD countries [7]. - The government is preparing to implement policies such as childcare subsidies and the gradual introduction of free preschool education to improve educational quality and accessibility [7].
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