School Committee and Parents of SMK IDN Bogor Report Alleged Maladministration in West Java Governor's Decree to Ombudsman
The school committee, along with representatives of parents and students from SMK IDN Bogor, have reported alleged maladministration in the issuance of the West Java Governor’s Decree regarding the revocation of the school’s operational permit to the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia. This step was taken to obtain certainty on procedures and protection of educational rights for hundreds of students impacted by the policy.
The report was submitted by Hadi Koerniawan, the Class XI Coordinator representing parents, along with seven other complainants representing student guardians. The complaint relates to alleged maladministration in the process of issuing the West Java Governor’s Decree on the revocation of SMK IDN Bogor’s operational permit.
The complainants’ visit to the Ombudsman aims to inquire about the progress of a previous report submitted on 12 March 2026. Additionally, parent representatives have urged the Ombudsman to take a firm stance by conducting an examination of the decision-making process.
“What we are fighting for is not just the school, but our children’s future. We hope the Ombudsman will act firmly and objectively so that our children do not lose their educational rights due to unclear administrative issues,” emphasised Hadi Koerniawan, a parent.
As many as 568 students remain affected and have yet to receive certainty regarding the continuation of their education due to the revocation of the school’s operational permit.
The most concerning situation is faced by 160 Class XII students who will enter the graduation period in one to two months. The uncertainty of their educational status is deemed to potentially impact the graduation process and the students’ academic future.
The complainants stress that this reporting step is not a form of resistance against the government, but rather an effort to seek procedural clarity, administrative justice, and protection of students’ rights so they do not become victims of policy and administrative issues.
Parent representatives hope that the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia can carry out its public service oversight function objectively and independently, while providing legal certainty and a sense of justice for the community, particularly the students affected by the policy.