International School Pilot to be Seen Discriminatory
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Feeling aggrieved by the enactment of Article 50 paragraph (3) of Act 20/2003 regarding National Education System, several representatives of parents of students, lecturers and their Indonesia Corruption Watch activist apply to the Constitutional Court (MK) on Friday (27 / 1). The trial of this case with No. filed by Andi 5/PUU-IX/2012 Fitriyadi Akbar, Nadya Masykuria, Milang Tauhida, Jumono, Lodewijk F. Paat, Bambang Wisudo, and Febri Hendri Antoni Arif.

In the preliminary examination, the Petitioners are represented by legal counsel, Revelation Wagiman, argues that his constitutional rights guaranteed by the 1945 violated due to the enactment of Article 50 paragraph (3) of Law Number 20 Year 2003 regarding National Education System. Article 50, paragraph 30 states "The government and / or Local Governments organize at least one unit of education at all levels of education to be developed into an international educational unit". Revelation reveals conflict with the state’s obligation to the nation. The applicant has children attending schools RSBI (international school stubs) and feel much difference obtained, giving rise to discrimination.

"Based on the practice very difficult to get into RSBI parents because of stringent requirements and high costs, the practice of discrimination also appeared in an international school. Regular classes are not treated well, and facilities are lacking. If an international, it will have comprehensive facilities and qualified teachers. This causes not only a potential violation, but also lead to violations of the rights of citizens to get a good education, "said Wahyu in front of the judges of the Constitutional Panel Anwar Usman.

In addition, Petitioner also argues that the educational unit as it was a cause of dualism RSBI education system in Indonesia. This, further Revelation, as in Article 31 paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution contained the phrase "a single national education system" is defined as a system that is used in education in Indonesia is the national education system. "So with the international education units under Article 50 of the quo law raises educational dualism," he explained.

In the trial, Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court Achmad Sodiki that a Member Panel of Judges Panel recommends that Petitioner clarify the constitutional impairment due to the enactment of Article 50 paragraph (3) National Education Law. According Sodiki, something art if you want otherwise contrary to the constitution must be explained comprehensively viewed from psychological, "it is contrary RSBI where? It is still covered by the National Education System. Here only mentioned about the standard of education is not the system. Of tracing relatives as opposed to the constitution which one? Where if the person holding an international education? "Sodiki adviced.

Meanwhile, Constitutional Justice Harjono expressed applicant must clarify the relevance of the alleged mark-up and diversion of the budget by the constitutional harm experienced by the Applicant. "What is the relevance of the alleged mark-up and drift to the constitutionality of article? Is this problem arises because the 1945 Constitution or the application in the field? Petitioner has not been explicit, should be explained where contradictory? "He explained.

Applicant is given 14 days to correct the petition. The next hearing scheduled repair requests. (Lulu Anjarsari / mh/Yazid.tr)


Friday, January 27, 2012 | 15:46 WIB 195