Parents of Students Visit Child Protection Commission After Bogor SMK IDN Operating Permit Revoked
Dozens of parents of students from SMK Islamic Development Network (IDN) Boarding School in Bogor, West Java visited the office of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) to advocate for the educational welfare of their children following the revocation of the school’s operating permit by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi (Demul) on Thursday, 12 March.
The Student Parents’ Representative Committee of SMK IDN Bogor, led by Sri Malahayati, called on the state to provide solutions regarding the educational uncertainty facing 500 students of SMK IDN Bogor.
“This policy has serious consequences for the students, particularly because it occurs at a critical stage of their education, when students are facing school examinations and university entrance selection processes,” Sri stated in a written statement.
During the mediation session, parents highlighted that the decision impacts not only administrative matters but also creates psychological pressure and educational uncertainty for hundreds of previously high-performing students.
“Our children are working to prepare their futures. Suddenly their school’s operations are halted. We are requesting a fair solution so that teaching and learning activities can continue,” said Sri.
The parents emphasised that SMK IDN holds an A accreditation rating and is known for producing various international achievements in technology and digital fields.
The parents declared that they were not coming to confront the regional government but rather to seek a fair and proportional solution to protect the educational rights of hundreds of students and ensure they graduate normally.
“Education is an investment for the nation. Do not let our children’s futures stall merely due to administrative issues,” they stressed.
Previously, they had visited the Bale Pananggeuhan building of the Sate Gedung in Bandung on Tuesday, 10 March.
“We were extremely shocked by the Governor’s decree revoking the school’s operating permit in the middle of the academic year. It is now March, and students will soon be taking their examinations,” Sri said, citing Antara news agency.
In a similar vein, another parent, Nurdyanti, urged the West Java Provincial Government to exercise discretion so that students, at minimum those in class XII, could complete their education and obtain official diplomas from the institution.
“The priority now is the students’ welfare. Give class XII students the opportunity to complete their education through the end of the academic year and obtain official diplomas,” said Nurdyanti.
Based on available information, the SMK IDN Bogor controversy originated in November 2025 following a dispute regarding the dropout status of a student allegedly for disciplinary violations. Parents rejected this decision and filed a lawsuit and civil suit; the school responded with criminal complaints. The issue subsequently expanded to encompass questions about the school’s legal status, culminating in information about the Governor’s decree revoking the school’s permit.
As of the time of reporting, the West Java Provincial Government had not issued any statement regarding Demul’s decision.