Parents Can Refuse School Donations, Officials Say
Parents in Russian schools have the right to refuse mandatory donations, and officials have outlined steps to report coercion, including contacting school directors, education departments, prosecutors, or Rosobrnadzor. Education in state schools is free by law, and any additional contributions must be voluntary.
Consensus
- Parents have the right to refuse any school donations.
- School donations must be voluntary and not mandatory.
- Pressuring parents to donate is not allowed.
- Parents can report coercion to school directors, education departments, prosecutors, or Рособрнадзор.
- Education in state schools is free and funded by the state budget.
- Schools must provide textbooks, repairs, furniture, and security from public funds.
- Transferring money to teachers' personal accounts is illegal.
- Schools have official mechanisms for collecting voluntary donations.
- Refusing donations should not affect how a child is treated.
- Gifts to teachers should not exceed 3,000 rubles and are better given personally by families.
Points of divergence
- There is an ongoing discussion in Russian schools about introducing ethics and speech culture lessons, initiated by the Public Chamber of Russia. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- In the State Duma explained where to complain about compulsory contributions in school — Вести
- Deputy Gushev: Parents of students have the right to refuse any school assemblies — Вечерняя Москва
- What to do if money is requested at school, explained in the State Duma. — РИА Новости (Telegram)