LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 159

: The main purpose is to eliminate social inequality and class distinction among school children by prescribing a common school uniform for all students in public and private schools.
: The Department of Education and Culture is instructed to formulate, adopt, and implement the scheme for a common school uniform.
: The objectives are to remove class barriers among students and to encourage economy in the use of school wear while supporting the local clothing and garments industry.
: Schools shall use a regulated patch mark or pin with the emblem of the school to identify students.
: Yes, the scheme applies to all students in both public and private schools.
: A phasing out period of at least one and a half to two years is prescribed to avoid or minimize additional expenses.
: No, the policy is to be implemented in rural schools only where school uniforms are already prescribed.