<New Enrollment for Junior High and High School> Survey on Education Cost Burden for Economically Disadvantaged Parenting Households: Households Finding It Difficult to Prepare "Uniform Costs" Reach Record High of Over 80%, "Cutting Other Living Expenses" Also Increases by Approximately 10 Points from Previous Year

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A survey by Save the Children Japan revealed that over 80% of economically disadvantaged households struggle to afford school uniforms, a record high, with more than 70% cutting other living expenses to cover enrollment costs. While the "high school tuition exemption" is welcomed, parents desire more support for non-tuition educational expenses. Save the Children is advocating for improved school supply support and new systems to ensure educational access for all children.