Sacheon·Jinju Healthy Society National Forum, "Immediately Abolish Fake Student Autonomy Activation"

The Sacheon·Jinju Healthy Society National Forum held a press conference in front of the Gyeongnam Provincial Council on the 12th, calling for the repeal of the ordinance on 'Student Autonomy and Participation Activation.' Photo by Sae-yan Park sy77@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] There are voices calling for the immediate repeal of the 'Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education Ordinance on the Activation of Student Autonomy and Participation,' which was proposed by Democratic Party lawmaker Song Sunho, on the grounds that it obstructs student autonomy.

The Sacheon-Jinju Healthy Society National Forum held a press conference in front of the Gyeongnam Provincial Council on the 12th, demanding, "Immediately repeal the 'fake student autonomy activation' that obstructs student autonomy under the name of activating student autonomy."

They pointed out that the ordinance "appears to be for the students on the surface, but looking deeper, it is political and creates conflict among students, parents, teachers, and schools."

Furthermore, they stated, "It is problematic to grant excessive authority to adolescents whose opinions and thoughts of guardians are still important," and urged, "Communicate and empathize with the residents, not unilaterally propose the ordinance."

They also demanded, "Immediately repeal the ordinance proposed by Democratic Party lawmaker Song, and instead propose an ordinance for the activation of 'study'."

Meanwhile, if the 'Student Autonomy and Participation Activation' ordinance is passed, all projects for activating student autonomy and participation will be under the authority of the Superintendent of Education, and the Student Council will be able to submit opinions to the Superintendent regarding projects subject to student participation and projects related to the protection of student human rights.