Jakarta – The government is expanding the School Revitalization Program in 2026 as part of the national strategy to improve education quality and strengthen human resources. This program is being implemented based on President Prabowo Subianto’s directive, which places education as the primary foundation for long-term development, particularly in addressing global challenges and the need for national economic transformation.
The school revitalization program will expand to tens of thousands of educational institutions across various regions by 2026, from elementary schools to secondary schools and vocational schools. The revitalization program will focus not only on repairing damaged school buildings but also on improving safety standards, providing appropriate learning spaces, and providing more modern and adaptive learning facilities.
The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu’ti, emphasized that the school revitalization program is a direct mandate from the President and must be implemented quickly, accurately, and equitably. The government is committed to ensuring that no schools are left in conditions that endanger the safety of students and educators.
“School revitalization isn’t just about building buildings, but also about ensuring a safe, healthy learning environment that supports a quality education process. This is a direct directive from the President to ensure the state’s presence in educational spaces,” said Abdul Mu’ti.
Furthermore, the government is also encouraging revitalization through self-management schemes and local community involvement. This approach is considered capable of accelerating the development process, increasing accountability, and simultaneously providing economic benefits to communities surrounding the schools receiving the program.
The Chair of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Hetifah Sjaifudian, welcomed the expansion of the program and considered school revitalization a strategic step to reduce the disparity in education quality between regions. She noted that many schools in underdeveloped and rural areas have not yet received comprehensive improvements.
“Expanding school revitalization is crucial to ensure children in the regions have equal access to education. Adequate infrastructure is a fundamental requirement for creating an effective and equitable learning process,” said Hetifah.
The 2026 school revitalization program is also aimed at supporting learning transformation, including school readiness for the digitalization of education. The government will gradually equip schools with technology-based learning support facilities tailored to the needs and conditions of each region.
By expanding the scope and strengthening these policies, the government hopes that the 2026 School Revitalization Program will be a key driver for improving the quality of national education, while simultaneously strengthening the foundation for developing superior human resources as directed by President Prabowo Subianto.