Despite the Ministry of Education, Art, and Culture's stance on parents' voluntary contributions, some parents say schools are not complying.

The ministry says any funding initiatives introduced at schools are voluntary and should only be done in consultation and agreement with parents or guardians.

In an effort to promote free and inclusive primary and secondary education, the government took over the task of providing essential resources, including funding for each learner, to relieve parents from paying the compulsory school development fund.