REGIONAL GOVERNMENT POLICY IN IMPROVING WELFARE HONORARY TEACHER IN INDRAMAYU

This research examines the policies of the Regional Government of Indramayu Regency aimed at improving the welfare of honorary teachers. Formulation of the problem in this research: (1) How are honorary teachers arranged in Indramayu district? (2) What is the Indramayu government's policy in improving the welfare of honorary teachers? This research employs a Positivist or Doctrinal legal paradigm, utilizing normative research methods. Data was obtained through a literature study by examining statutory regulations, such as Law Number 14 of 2005 concerning Teachers and Lecturers, as well as regional policies relating to honorary teachers. The research results show that the regulation of honorary teachers in Indramayu Regency is based on national policies which emphasize protection, recognition and improving the welfare of teaching staff. Additionally, the Indramayu Regency Government has implemented a policy utilizing School Operational Assistance Funds (BOS) in accordance with Minister of Education and Culture Regulation Number 6 of 2021. BOS funds can be used to pay honorary salaries for honorary teachers with a maximum allocation of 50% of the total funds, as a step to improve their welfare. However, in reality, it has not been possible to improve the welfare of honorary teachers evenly.