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        "id": 1714949,
        "msgid": "regrouping-of-three-state-primary-schools-in-tabanan-targeted-for-completion-in-july-1777824369",
        "date": "2026-05-03 14:17:21",
        "title": "Regrouping of Three State Primary Schools in Tabanan Targeted for Completion in July",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK_BALI",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Tabanan District Education Office plans to merge three state primary schools this year due to low student numbers, poor building conditions, and land ownership issues, with the process expected to be completed by the new academic year in July 2026. The mergers involve SDN 2 Sembung Gede with SDN 1 Sembung Gede, SDN 1 Selabih with SDN 2 Selabih, and SDN 2 Tegal Mengkeb with SDN 1 Tegal Mengkeb, aiming to optimise teaching resources, facilities, and budgets while ensuring more conducive learning environments. This initiative, approved by village heads, addresses challenges in securing central government funding for repairs on customary land and seeks to enhance educational efficiency despite potential parental concerns over increased travel distances.",
        "content": "<p>The Tabanan District Education Office plans to carry out the\nregrouping or merger of three state primary schools (SD) this year. The\nregrouping process is currently underway and is targeted to be completed\nat the start of the new academic year in July 2026. The three schools to\nbe merged are SDN 2 Sembung Gede with SDN 1 Sembung Gede (Kerambitan\nSubdistrict), SDN 1 Selabih with SDN 2 Selabih (West Selemadeg), and SDN\n2 Tegal Mengkeb with SDN 1 Tegal Mengkeb (East Selemadeg). For SDN 2\nSembung Gede in particular, besides the low number of students, the\nschool\u2019s building condition is concerning as one classroom on the\nsouthern side has collapsed. The collapsed building will not be repaired\nbecause the school will be merged with SDN 1 Sembung Gede. The Head of\nthe Primary School Division of the Tabanan Education Office, I Made\nSukanitera, stated that the regrouping plan for these schools has\nreceived approval from the respective perbekel or village heads.\nCurrently, the Education Office is preparing the relevant decree (SK)\nfor the school merger. \u201cWe are now at the stage of preparing the SK. If\nthere are no obstacles, the merger will begin in the new academic year\nin July 2026,\u201d said Sukanitera. Sukanitera explained that the regrouping\nis being carried out based on various considerations. One of them is the\nvery low number of students in those schools, even below 60 for all\ngrades. Another consideration is the status of the school land, which\nstands on customary-owned land. \u201cOne of them is SDN 1 Selabih,\u201d he said.\nAccording to Sukanitera, this condition becomes an obstacle when\napplying for school repair assistance from the central government. He\nstated that one of the requirements for applying for repair assistance\nis to attach a land ownership certificate in the name of regional\ngovernment assets. Sukanitera explained that certainty of land status is\nimportant to avoid potential problems in the future. \u201cIf applying for\nrepairs, a certificate must be included. If it is not regional assets,\nit automatically does not meet the requirements,\u201d he added. He further\nnoted that the regrouping process is carried out gradually while still\nconducting socialisation to the community. However, Sukanitera\nacknowledged that the regrouping could be opposed by parents due to\nincreased school distances. On the other hand, Sukanitera views this\nschool regrouping as aimed at maximising the teaching and learning\nprocess because the needs for educators, classrooms, and school\nfacilities will be more optimal. From a budgetary perspective, he\ncontinued, this regrouping policy is also more efficient. Moreover, an\nideal number of students in one school is believed to create a more\nconducive learning environment. \u201cWith a sufficient number of students,\nsocial interactions and the learning process will be more vibrant,\u201d\nSukanitera concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/regrouping-of-three-state-primary-schools-in-tabanan-targeted-for-completion-in-july-1777824369",
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