Gyeongbuk Office of Education to Provide Up to 80,000 Won for Eyeglasses to 4,768 Low-Income Students

The Gyeongbuk Office of Education (Superintendent Lim Jongshik) announced on the 19th that it will provide a total of 381.44 million won to support the purchase of corrective eyeglasses for 4,768 students from vulnerable groups enrolled in elementary, middle, high, and special schools in the province.

This initiative is separate from the Priority Educational Welfare Support Project and the Educational Welfare Safety Net Project. It is part of the Gyeongbuk Office of Education's policy to strengthen educational welfare by offering practical assistance to students who fall through the cracks of existing welfare programs.

Gyeongbuk Office of Education

For students who need vision correction but are unable to afford glasses due to financial difficulties, the office will provide reimbursement for actual expenses up to 80,000 won per person. The purpose is to reduce inconvenience in academic activities and to support a healthy school life.

Eligible students can receive support for the actual purchase cost by submitting receipts and other proof of purchase to their schools after buying glasses. However, students who have already received support for eyeglasses purchases in the 2024 academic year are generally excluded. Exceptions will be made in cases where replacement is unavoidable due to changes in vision or damage to glasses.

The project budget will be distributed to schools in June, and direct support to students is scheduled to begin in July.

Superintendent Lim Jongshik stated, "This eyeglasses support project is more than just a welfare measure; it is a small starting point to help children realize their potential in the learning environment without discomfort." He added, "Ensuring that students do not face difficulties in learning due to financial reasons and strengthening their 'power to see' is a responsibility that the Office of Education must fulfill."

Superintendent Lim continued, "The Gyeongbuk Office of Education is constantly striving to ensure that every student stands at an equal starting line," and emphasized, "We will continue to expand various welfare programs through a comprehensive educational welfare safety net that leaves no gaps and addresses even minor inconveniences, so that children can dream of a healthy and confident future."

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