\u2018It is strange that it seems normal that parents get the bill for a calculator needed for math. Costs for parents can increase hugely,\u2019 says director Lobke Vlaming of Ouders & Onderwijs.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"quote","quote_tekst":"It is strange that it seems normal that parents get the bill"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"
At the end of last year, we together with other parent organizations called on the House of Representatives to make all digital learning tools (including calculators) free for students. These tools should then fall under the law for free schoolbooks, making them free for all students if the school makes the tools indispensable.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Read about our earlier call on digital learning tools","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/nieuws\/vergoed-digitale-leermiddelen\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"
On Wednesday, members of parliament Peters (CDA) and Kwint (SP) submitted a motion stating that schools must not require the newest model. And now a parliamentary majority agrees. Besides CDA and SP, VVD, D66, GroenLinks and Party for the Animals also voted for it.<\/p>\n
What exactly is in the motion? The demands set for calculators should be fixed for a longer period. Brothers or sisters can then use an older calculator model. Also, the cabinet must urge the Board for Tests and Exams to allow calculators that meet the demands to be used by all students at all schools.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Read the full motion","url":"https:\/\/www.tweedekamer.nl\/kamerstukken\/moties\/detail?id=2023Z01556&did=2023D03640","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"
Minister Wiersma told the House of Representatives that he can follow the request of CDA and SP. But it is still unclear if stricter rules will really come for schools to require calculators. In theory, Wiersma could still ignore the motion. We will keep you informed for sure.<\/p>\n
Do you have questions about school costs? Then please take a look on our theme page<\/a>. But of course, you can also contact our Advice Point<\/a>.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"call_to_action","selecteer_call_to_action":"gerelateerde_onderwerpen_lijst","berichten_met_prioriteit":false,"download_pdf":false,"veelgestelde_vragen_verwijzing":{"titel":"","knop_tekst":"","url":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"meer_informatie_links","linkjes":false}],"call_to_action":"nieuwsbrief","call_to_action_2":"geen","zoekwoorden":""},"yoast_head":"\n