In a troubling incident from Quds City, Tehran, a mother was forced to clean her daughter’s classroom after failing to pay the school’s admission fees due to financial difficulties. The event has ignited widespread debate across Iran, as reported by Iran International.
According to local media, the mother explained that she had no other option, as she could not afford to pay the fees. Her daughter has already been out of school for two years due to unpaid tuition, prompting the mother to take on the cleaning task as a means to secure her daughter’s enrollment.
The incident occurred last week and has since revealed a disturbing trend in schools across the country, where low-income parents are reportedly compelled to perform labor in exchange for their children’s registration.
Public reactions in Iran have varied, with many citing Article 30 of the Iranian Constitution, which guarantees free education for all citizens up to the secondary level. Critics argue that this situation directly contradicts the constitutional promise of free education.
In response to the backlash, the Tehran Quds education department announced on Wednesday that the principal of the school involved has been dismissed. An investigation committee has also been established to look into the matter.
This incident highlights the pressing issues of educational access and equity in Iran, drawing attention to the challenges faced by families in economically strained circumstances.
