Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, announced that beginning in the upcoming academic year, a curfew will be enforced for children and adolescents, alongside a school start time of 06:30 AM.

In conjunction with this policy, Dedi also confirmed that homework assignments will be eliminated. The primary goal, he said, is to ensure students have enough time to rest at home.

The move to remove homework responds to concerns from some students who worry the curfew might interfere with their study time, particularly when it comes to completing schoolwork outside the classroom.

Dedi said a formal directive will soon be issued to schools. "I have requested the Department of Education to issue a circular letter. Children should not bring learning burdens home in the form of homework," he told Tempo on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

He emphasized that all learning should be completed during school hours. Once at home, children are expected to rest, help their parents, or read books.

"Later, their reading will be tested by the teachers. There will no longer be group study sessions at home," he said.

Dedi pointed out that this approach is not entirely new. When he previously served as the regent of Purwakarta, he implemented a similar policy.

He reiterated that the concept of "homework" should align more closely with household tasks. Homework, he stated, should not be interpreted as school assignments to be completed at home.

Instead, he believes it should mean helping with chores like sweeping, tidying up, or assisting with cooking.

To support the development of this policy, Dedi revealed that he has been working with around 600 child psychologists. He also mentioned plans to carry out statistical surveys and psychological evaluations once the policy is in effect.

"It's all scientific. We have taken into account the psychological and graphological aspects of the children," he said.

While the policy has received both support and criticism, Dedi argued that it does not require validation through academic studies. He said its foundation lies in basic logic and children's well-being.

"No need for a study. I just asked, at what time should children ideally go to sleep? That's enough," Dedi said.

He explained that children need a minimum of eight hours of sleep to stay healthy. "If they sleep at eight in the evening, they should wake up at four in the morning. That is a healthy sleep. If they sleep at nine, they should wake up at five. That is the standard for health," he said.

Dedi concluded that these basic standards are sufficient and do not require further academic justification.

Source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2014071/dedi-mulyadi-to-eliminate-homework-for-students-in-west-jav