Free school in Hafnarfjörður
The Hafnarfjörður Education Board today approved funding for school supplies for all primary school children. The Education Board proposes that, from this coming autumn, the town will provide pupils with learning materials, i.e. stationery and exercise books, free of charge.
The Education Committee of Hafnarfjörður today approved funding for school supplies for all primary school children. The Education Committee proposes that, from this coming autumn, the municipality of Hafnarfjörður will provide primary school pupils with learning materials, i.e. stationery and exercise books, free of charge.
The estimated cost is around 20 million króna. The proposal is referred to the town council and a supplementary budget for 2017. With this, the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður contributes to greater equality, a reduced carbon footprint and less waste. In addition, cost savings will be achieved in purchasing and potentially in the classroom. Parents will then only need to provide their children with a school bag, swimming and sportswear, and stationery for use at home.
See the minutes of the Education Committee Here