When and where will the petition be submitted?

It will be submitted at Morioka City Hall on Friday, May 22, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.

Who are the submitters of the petition?

A joint group of free schools and related organizations in Morioka City (including NPO Future Seeds and Certified NPO Morioka Youth Center) along with volunteer guardians.

To whom is the petition addressed?

The Mayor of Morioka and the Chairperson of the Morioka City Assembly.

What challenges are families and operators of free schools currently facing?

Families bear the full cost of monthly fees (tens of thousands of yen), while rising inflation directly impacts operation costs. Additionally, the surge in truancy has forced about 1 in 4 guardians to leave or suspend work.

What are the specific requests detailed in the petition?

The four items requested are: (1) Creation of a tuition subsidy system for free school users, (2) Partial subsidies for free school operating costs, (3) Establishing a sustainable funding system utilizing corporate hometown tax and bequest donations, and (4) Continuous system improvements based on feedback from the affected parties.

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Morioka NPOs Submit Petition Requesting Subsidies for Free School Students

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On May 22, 2026, Future Seeds and other Morioka groups will submit a petition to the mayor and council chair to establish subsidies for free school users and operators to support students not attending school.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When and where will the petition be submitted?: A: It will be submitted at Morioka City Hall on Friday, May 22, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
Q: Who are the submitters of the petition?: A: A joint group of free schools and related organizations in Morioka City (including NPO Future Seeds and Certified NPO Morioka Youth Center) along with volunteer guardians.
Q: To whom is the petition addressed?: A: The Mayor of Morioka and the Chairperson of the Morioka City Assembly.
Q: What challenges are families and operators of free schools currently facing?: A: Families bear the full cost of monthly fees (tens of thousands of yen), while rising inflation directly impacts operation costs. Additionally, the surge in truancy has forced about 1 in 4 guardians to leave or suspend work.
Q: What are the specific requests detailed in the petition?: A: The four items requested are: (1) Creation of a tuition subsidy system for free school users, (2) Partial subsidies for free school operating costs, (3) Establishing a sustainable funding system utilizing corporate hometown tax and bequest donations, and (4) Continuous system improvements based on feedback from the affected parties.