Iran's parliament is actively addressing the pressing issues of student poverty and educational equity in 2025. Recent data indicates that financial difficulties force approximately 30% of female students in Iran to discontinue their studies. Furthermore, around 200,000 girls aged 15 to 19 drop out of school to get married.
The parliament is prioritizing financial support for underprivileged families to ensure students can continue their education. Child labor, a significant factor compelling children to abandon their studies to support their families, is also under review. Parliament members are reassessing laws related to child labor and educational opportunities to provide targeted assistance to vulnerable families, particularly single-parent households, ensuring children's access to education and preventing child labor.
Plans are underway to increase financial aid for students, especially in disadvantaged areas, and to enhance educational justice throughout the country. These initiatives align with the broader reform movement in Iran, which emphasizes grassroots engagement, empowerment of local communities, and participatory decision-making to address social, political, and economic issues.