Act for Education Development of Schools in Remote Areas Article 9

This English translation was last updated on 2017-12-06, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-09-23. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

To develop schools in remote areas, the competent authority shall consider actual needs and prioritize the following measures:1. Establish schools’ digital facilities, arts and culture facilities, sports facilities, library, and other basic facilities.2. Strengthen schools’ teaching equipment, materials, and tools for education and skill training.3. Assist students in overcoming difficulties accessing education or traveling to school.4. Provide students with learning consultation and after-school care.5. Enhance health care services for faculty, staff, and students.6. Allocate teachers, administrative personnel, nursing personnel, professional guidance counselors, and social workers in a reasonable manner and assist their professional development.7. Provide lodging facilities for faculty, staff or students, or provide suitable human resources.The funds necessary for the measures in the preceding Paragraph shall be subsidized by the central competent authority and earmarked for specific purposes. The subsidies shall be prioritized based on the financial rating of the local government and classification of schools in remote areas.
中文原文 偏遠地區學校教育發展條例第9條
主管機關為協助偏遠地區學校,應考量實際需要優先採取下列措施:
一、建設學校數位、藝文、體育、圖書及其他基礎設施。
二、補強學校教育、技能訓練所需之教學設備、教材及教具。
三、協助學生解決就學及通學困難。
四、提供學生學習輔導及課後照顧。
五、加強教職員工生衛生保健服務。
六、合理配置教師、行政人員、護理人員、專業輔導人員及社會工作人員,並協助其專業發展。
七、提供教職員工生住宿設施或安排適當人力等措施。
前項所需經費,中央主管機關應依地方政府財力級次及偏遠地區學校級別優予補助,並應專款專用。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.