在财政补助和资金分担方面，《实施方案》规定，对因免保育教育费导致幼儿园收入减少的部分，由财 政部门综合考虑免保育教育费在园儿童人数、所在地保育教育费生均实际收费水平等情况补助幼儿园。 省级财政根据核定的各县（市、区）免保育教育费生均财政补助标准、在园儿童人数及省与市县分担比 例，统筹中央补助资金，对各市（州）、扩权县（市、区）予以补助。 针对家庭经济困难儿童等群体，鼓励各地结合实际，进一步健全完善家庭经济困难儿童、孤儿和残疾儿 童等群体资助政策，做好兜底保障。《实施方案》要求，各地要进一步落实完善鼓励捐资助学的优惠政 策，积极引导和鼓励企业、社会团体及个人等捐资助学；鼓励幼儿园从事业收入中安排一定经费，帮助 家庭经济困难儿童等群体接受学前教育。 此外，《实施方案》强调，各地在具体推进落实免费学前教育工作时，要加强对幼儿园的指导和监督， 确保符合条件的公办在园幼儿保育教育费直接免除、民办在园幼儿保育教育费直接抵扣，严禁"先收后 退（返）"。对政策出台前已经提前收取的保育教育费，要"一园一策"制定退费方案，确保相关经费及 时足额退（返）还到位。 （文章来源：央视新闻） 11月25日，四川省政府官网发布四川省人民政 ...

11月25日，四川省政府官网发布《四川省逐步推行免费学前教育实施方案》（下称《实施方案》）的通 知，经省政府同意，现印发给各市（州）、县（市、区）人民政府，省政府各部门、各直属机构等有关 单位，认真贯彻落实。 此外，省级财政根据核定的各县（市、区）免保育教育费生均财政补助标准、在园儿童人数及省与市县 分担比例，统筹中央补助资金，对各市（州）、扩权县（市、区）予以补助。其中：高出中央生均财政 补助的部分，成都市由省级财政和市县财政按20∶80比例分担；阿坝州、甘孜州、凉山州由省级财政全 额承担；其余17个市由省级财政和市县财政按50∶50比例分担。各市对辖区内县（市、区）的分担比例 由各市自行确定。国家机关、国有企事业单位、人民团体、军队、街道、村集体等举办的幼儿园实施免 保育教育费政策，所需费用由幼儿园所在市县政府同举办方统筹相关资金落实。免保育教育费政策范围 超出本方案要求的，可继续执行，超出部分所需资金按原渠道解决。 《实施方案》规定，各地在具体推进落实免费学前教育工作时，要加强对幼儿园的指导和监督，确保符 合条件的公办在园幼儿保育教育费直接免除、民办在园幼儿保育教育费直接抵扣，严禁"先收后退 （返）"。 ...

Core Points - The Tianjin Municipal Government has issued an implementation plan to gradually promote free preschool education, aiming to reduce education costs and enhance the quality of preschool education [1][2] - Starting from the autumn semester of 2025, the plan will exempt public kindergarten students from paying care and education fees for their final year [1] - Private kindergartens will also have their fees reduced based on the exemption levels of similar public kindergartens in the area [1] Financial Support - The plan outlines a financial subsidy mechanism to compensate kindergartens for lost income due to fee exemptions, with the municipal finance department providing support based on actual conditions [2] - The subsidy will be shared between the city and districts at a ratio of 5:5 or 7:3, with adjustments made according to national policies and local circumstances [2] - The plan emphasizes the importance of timely and adequate disbursement of subsidy funds, as well as the prevention of fraudulent claims [2] Implementation and Oversight - The implementation of the plan will begin immediately upon issuance [3] - The plan includes measures to ensure that economically disadvantaged families receive necessary assistance and to strengthen the management of funding and resources in preschool education [2]

Core Points - The Guangxi region has officially issued a plan to gradually implement free preschool education, aiming to promote the universal, inclusive, safe, and high-quality development of preschool education [1] Group 1: Implementation of Free Preschool Education - Starting from the autumn semester of 2025, all public kindergartens in Guangxi will fully waive the care and education fees for children in their final preschool year [1] - Children attending formal private kindergartens will also benefit from fee reductions, aligned with the exemption levels of local public kindergartens [1] Group 2: Financial Support and Subsidy Mechanism - The financial support for the waived fees will be provided by the fiscal departments, considering the number of children benefiting from the policy and the average fee levels in the area [2] - The funding for the subsidy will be prioritized from central government resources, with any shortfall shared between the regional and local governments [2] - The plan also includes continued support for economically disadvantaged families, orphans, and disabled children, ensuring a safety net for these groups [2]

Core Points - The implementation of free preschool education is progressing across various regions [1] - The reduction in childcare costs is expected to increase consumer spending [3] - Ensuring the quality of free education while providing timely financial subsidies is crucial [3] - The policy benefits are intended to be enjoyed by all, with an emphasis on encouraging childbirth [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is gradually implementing free preschool education, starting from the autumn semester of 2025, which aims to alleviate the financial burden on families and promote educational equity [1][3]. Group 1: Financial Impact - The exemption of preschool education fees for the last year of kindergarten is projected to reduce family expenses by 20 billion yuan in just one semester, benefiting approximately 12 million children [2]. - Local governments are quickly formulating plans to implement the policy, ensuring that financial support for kindergartens remains intact despite the fee exemptions [2][4]. Group 2: Implementation and Quality Assurance - Ensuring that the quality of preschool education is maintained while fees are waived is crucial, with timely financial support being a key concern for many kindergartens [4]. - The government will provide financial subsidies to kindergartens that experience reduced income due to the fee exemptions, with funding sourced from both central and local finances [4]. Group 3: Resource Allocation and Development - Some regions are enhancing preschool education resources through hardware upgrades and resource sharing, addressing disparities in educational access [5][6]. - In areas like Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, local initiatives have been established to ensure that all eligible children can access preschool education, significantly improving language skills among children [6]. Group 4: Support for Childcare Systems - There is a call for strengthening the inclusive childcare system to alleviate parents' concerns, with suggestions to expand affordable childcare options linked to existing kindergartens [7]. - The childcare sector faces challenges such as low salaries and high turnover rates, which hinder its development, prompting calls for better support and recognition of professional childcare services [8].

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the implementation of a national policy to gradually promote free preschool education with a budget of 20 billion yuan for the year [1] - The policy has been executed, as confirmed by interviews with several kindergartens and parents [1] - Public kindergartens are experiencing a good enrollment rate, with some using a lottery system for admissions, highlighting their advantages over private kindergartens [1] Group 2 - Private kindergartens are also benefiting from the policy, with tuition fees being reduced according to specific standards; for example, a private kindergarten charges 700 yuan per month and offers a 400 yuan reduction [1] - Parents have responded positively to the implementation of the policy, indicating satisfaction with the financial relief provided [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has allocated 20 billion yuan to gradually implement free preschool education, with reports from various kindergartens and parents indicating that the policy is already in effect [1] Group 1: Policy Implementation - The Ministry of Finance announced the allocation of 20 billion yuan for the promotion of free preschool education this year [1] - Multiple kindergartens and parents have confirmed that the related policies are being executed [1] Group 2: Kindergarten Responses - A public kindergarten in Chongqing reported a significant enrollment, stating that admission is conducted through a lottery system, making it more favorable compared to private kindergartens [1] - A private kindergarten mentioned that they charge a monthly fee of 700 yuan, with a reduction of 400 yuan per month under the new policy, receiving positive feedback from parents [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implementation of a national policy to waive preschool education fees for children in their final year of kindergarten, highlighting the financial support from the government and the varying responses from public and private kindergartens across different regions [1][4][12]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The national government has allocated 20 billion yuan to gradually promote free preschool education, specifically waiving fees for children in their final year of kindergarten [1][4]. - Various regions, including Shandong, Hainan, and Liaoning, have released detailed plans for implementing the fee waiver, with Hainan aiming for full coverage of public kindergartens by the fall semester of 2025 [4][12]. - Local governments are required to provide financial support to kindergartens affected by the fee waiver, with Shandong planning to allocate 720 million yuan to support approximately 774,700 children [4][5]. Group 2: Execution Challenges - There are discrepancies in the execution of the fee waiver policy, particularly regarding the eligibility of children over six years old, leading to confusion among parents and kindergartens [6][11]. - Some private kindergartens have reported delays in receiving government subsidies, which has led to concerns about their financial stability and the potential for reduced quality of education [10][11]. - The article notes that some private kindergartens are adopting a "pre-collect and post-refund" approach, causing further complications in the implementation of the fee waiver [7][10]. Group 3: Quality Assurance - The article emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the quality of preschool education does not decline as a result of the fee waiver policy, with various regions establishing mechanisms to maintain funding levels for educational quality [12][13]. - Local governments are encouraged to enhance financial input to support the quality of preschool education, with specific measures being taken in places like Guangdong to ensure adequate funding per child [12][13].

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of free preschool education for children in their final year of kindergarten is being rolled out across various regions in China, with both public and private kindergartens adjusting their fees accordingly [2][3][8]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The national government has allocated 20 billion yuan to gradually promote free preschool education, with local governments also announcing related policies [2]. - Public kindergartens are fully exempting tuition fees for children in their final year, while private kindergartens are providing varying levels of fee reductions based on their classification [2][7]. - For example, in Liaoning, the policy aims to reduce educational costs and improve public education services [2]. Group 2: Financial Support and Subsidies - Local governments are establishing financial support mechanisms to compensate kindergartens for lost income due to fee exemptions, with specific funding allocations detailed in various regions [3][9]. - In Shandong, approximately 774,700 children will benefit from the policy, with the provincial government allocating 720 million yuan for subsidies [3]. - The financial support is structured to ensure that the quality of education is maintained despite the fee reductions [8][9]. Group 3: Challenges and Misunderstandings - There are discrepancies in the understanding of the policy, particularly regarding the eligibility of older children for fee exemptions, leading to confusion among parents and kindergartens [5][6]. - Some private kindergartens are reportedly collecting full fees upfront, citing a lack of communication regarding the implementation of the fee reduction policy [6][7]. - The variation in fee reduction standards among private kindergartens raises concerns about equitable access to the benefits of the policy [8]. Group 4: Quality Assurance - There is a strong emphasis on ensuring that the quality of preschool education does not decline as a result of the fee exemption policy, with various regions implementing measures to maintain educational standards [8][9]. - The need for increased financial investment in preschool education is highlighted, as local governments face challenges in balancing budget constraints with the need for quality education [9].