| dc.description.abstract | The high number of children who do not continue their education to the Junior High School (SMP) level due to the lack of available educational facilities, especially in areas far from urban areas, is a serious problem in Padang Lawas Regency. The implementation of BOS funds as an effort to equalize educational services in this Regency is considered less than optimal. This indicates the presence of obstacles in the implementation of the BOS fund in the region. Therefore, this study aims to determine and describe how the Implementation of the School Operational Assistance Fund (BOS) Program for Junior High Schools in Padang Lawas Regency. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques through interviews, observations, literature studies and secondary data. This study uses indicators of accuracy in implementing the Program according to Charles. O Jones (1996) in the form of Organization, Interpretation, Implementation/Application. Research informants include the Head of the Education and Culture Office of Padang Lawas Regency, Head of Elementary Education, Head of Student Improvement and Quality Section, Head of State Junior High School (MTsN) 1 Padang Lawas, Community Leaders, and Dropouts/Not Continuing Further Education. The results of the study show the following: Implementation of the School Operational Assistance Fund Program as an effort to improve the quality of education in Padang Lawas Regency includes indicators 1) Organization: Organization of the implementation of BOS Funds in Padang Lawas Regency is still not optimal due to the absence of regional regulations such as the Regent's Regulation (Perbup) which can adjust central policies to local needs. 2) Interpretation: Interpretation of BOS policies in Padang Lawas Regency does not fully reflect the social, economic, and geographical conditions of the local community. Many schools allocate BOS funds inappropriately, such as purchasing technological equipment in areas without stable electricity, while repairing basic facilities is neglected. 3) Implementation/Application: In its implementation, BOS Funds have experienced a significant increase in budget, but have not fully impacted on improving the quality of education. The inequality of fund allocation based on the number of students causes small schools in remote areas to receive minimal funds, even though they have great needs. | en_US |
