School costs unaffordable, parents more often ask for financial help. ‘Zeeman’s sneakers were not good enough’

When secondary schools start again, not much later the first bills will be sent to parents. The voluntary parental contribution ‘must’ be paid and often a separate invoice for the working week follows. But the number of parents who can no longer afford school-related costs is increasing, according to Stichting Leergeld.

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