[Activity Report] Petition submitted to Morioka Mayor and City Council Chair for the creation of a 'Free School Support Subsidy System'
On May 22, 2026, support groups in Morioka City submitted a petition to Mayor Shigeru Uchidate and City Council Chair Yuko Sakura, calling for the establishment of a support subsidy system for free schools to assist students refusing to attend school and their families.
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On May 22, 2026, we submitted a petition regarding the creation of a 'Support Subsidy System for Free Schools to Assist Students Refusing to Attend School and Their Families' to Morioka Mayor Shigeru Uchidate and City Council Chair Yuko Sakura.
On that day, along with representatives from free schools, parent associations, and related organizations operating in Morioka City, we were able to directly convey our concerns.
[Background and Purpose of the Petition]
This petition seeks to guarantee the 'right to learn,' which is constitutionally recognized but often insufficiently exercised due to the situation of school non-attendance.
We propose the need to build a comprehensive support system for children through collaboration between the government, schools, and the private sector, addressing both 'education' and 'welfare.'
[Content of the Petition (Four Pillars)]
The main contents of the petition submitted are as follows:
1. Guaranteeing Children's Right to Learn: Creation of a tuition subsidy system for free schools (reducing economic burden).
2. Addressing Inflation and Supporting the Continuity of Centers: Partial subsidy for operating expenses of free schools (maintaining spaces for children).
3. Developing a Sustainable Financial Framework: Active utilization of the 'Corporate Hometown Tax' (Furusato Nozei) and legacy donations.
4. Establishment of Dialogue Platforms: Creation of a consultation mechanism to reflect the voices of affected parties and continuously enhance the system.
[Reflections on the Day and Future Steps]
Members of the Morioka City Board of Education and the Department of Children's Future attended the meeting. We strongly felt that the awareness of the issues is deeply shared among many involved on the front lines.
However, it is also true that there are many hurdles to overcome, such as institutionalization and securing financial resources, and the path ahead is not easy.
For this reason, we will continue to repeat opportunities for dialogue, asking together, 'What is the guarantee of children's right to learn?' and 'What can adults do now for the future of our children?'
Although this may be a small step, we will not stop our progress and will move forward with our trusted partners.
[Submitting Organizations (in no particular order)]
- Certified NPO Morioka Youth Center
- Free School Blanket
- NPO FutureSeeds Free Space Takizawa Spora
- YUME School Morioka Campus
- Daiichi Gakuin Junior High Division Morioka Campus
- Minna no Mirai Keikaku Co., Ltd.
- NPO Morioka Youth Port Sun Sun Room
- Free School Parent Association
On that day, along with representatives from free schools, parent associations, and related organizations operating in Morioka City, we were able to directly convey our concerns.
[Background and Purpose of the Petition]
This petition seeks to guarantee the 'right to learn,' which is constitutionally recognized but often insufficiently exercised due to the situation of school non-attendance.
We propose the need to build a comprehensive support system for children through collaboration between the government, schools, and the private sector, addressing both 'education' and 'welfare.'
[Content of the Petition (Four Pillars)]
The main contents of the petition submitted are as follows:
1. Guaranteeing Children's Right to Learn: Creation of a tuition subsidy system for free schools (reducing economic burden).
2. Addressing Inflation and Supporting the Continuity of Centers: Partial subsidy for operating expenses of free schools (maintaining spaces for children).
3. Developing a Sustainable Financial Framework: Active utilization of the 'Corporate Hometown Tax' (Furusato Nozei) and legacy donations.
4. Establishment of Dialogue Platforms: Creation of a consultation mechanism to reflect the voices of affected parties and continuously enhance the system.
[Reflections on the Day and Future Steps]
Members of the Morioka City Board of Education and the Department of Children's Future attended the meeting. We strongly felt that the awareness of the issues is deeply shared among many involved on the front lines.
However, it is also true that there are many hurdles to overcome, such as institutionalization and securing financial resources, and the path ahead is not easy.
For this reason, we will continue to repeat opportunities for dialogue, asking together, 'What is the guarantee of children's right to learn?' and 'What can adults do now for the future of our children?'
Although this may be a small step, we will not stop our progress and will move forward with our trusted partners.
[Submitting Organizations (in no particular order)]
- Certified NPO Morioka Youth Center
- Free School Blanket
- NPO FutureSeeds Free Space Takizawa Spora
- YUME School Morioka Campus
- Daiichi Gakuin Junior High Division Morioka Campus
- Minna no Mirai Keikaku Co., Ltd.
- NPO Morioka Youth Port Sun Sun Room
- Free School Parent Association
FAQ
要望書を提出したのはいつですか？
2026年5月22日に提出されました。
誰に対し要望書が提出されましたか？
盛岡市長の内舘茂氏および盛岡市議会議長の桜裕子氏に対し提出されました。
要望の主な目的は何ですか？
不登校児の「学ぶ権利」を保障するため、教育と福祉の両面から包括的に支える支援補助制度の創設を目的としています。
要望書に含まれる4つの柱は何ですか？
1.フリースクール等の利用料補助制度の創設、2.運営費の一部補助、3.企業版ふるさと納税や遺贈寄付の活用、4.当事者の声を反映する対話の場の設置です。
要望書提出に関わった主な団体は？
認定NPO法人盛岡ユースセンター、フリースクールBlanket、NPO法人FutureSeedsフリースペースたきざわスポラ、YUME School盛岡校など複数の関係機関です。