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01/15/2014
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Adriana Mendes paid R$ 400 material fee and also received a list of items to be delivered at the college where she studies her daughter Joanna Photo: Photo: Leo Martins
RIO - who have children enrolled in private schools or be responsible for any child or adolescent education faces the beginning of each year the challenge of balancing the household budget and the purchase of school supplies requested by the institutions . Two months after the entry into force of the law that prohibits schools include lists products for common use , it is possible to realize the reduction of hype , consumers say . But other abusive practices not covered in the new legislation , such as the collection of material fee without submission of items being purchased , still practiced by the schools .
The Federal Law 12.886/13 prohibits the inclusion in the list of school supplies the student collective use items such as toilet paper, detergent , alcohol , disposable cups and cutlery, large quantities of paper , printer ink , stapler, staples and leaf binder . Costs of collective use material should be considered in calculating the value of annuities . The text of the law , whose project was processed for five years in Congress , was introduced by Rep. Chico Lopes ( PCdoB - EC ) .
- I realized that this year no longer include items that used to be on the list , as lots of paper and pens to write on the board . I think you are asking for reasonable things right this time - assesses Laiza Sundays , responsible for the purchase of school supplies of a 11 year old nephew and a niece of 12 , 7th grade students of elementary education at a school in the metropolitan region of Rio
Lists adapted to the new reality
Different situation was observed by the housewife Karen Ferreira . Last week , she was looking for in a stationery downtown Rio 12 sticks of hot glue , felt pens in black, red, green and blue colors , plus 25 sheets of special paper for printing.
- My son is 9 years old and is in the 3rd grade of elementary school . As a child going to use it all ? For both bat hot glue ? I know that in the end , gets to school , but there's plenty to do . We end up delivering what they ask not to create friction with the school board . Still, the list came a little smaller than last year - says .
In general , the schools in the metropolitan region of Rio and requests for materials adapted to the new reality imposed by law . In 180 lists of schools registered on the site Itspaper , specializing in online selling items for school and office, only 10 % include objects prohibited by the new legislation .
- I have observed that schools that have registered their listings on our site this year no longer include items such as cleaning and hygiene supplies . Nor saw orders for large quantities of paper, napkins , plastic cups , as in the past - says the economist Carlos Eduardo Lima , creator of the site .
However, not all conduct deemed improper regarding the school supplies is identified in the new law that specifically addresses the prohibition of items for collective use . Experts in consumer protection, a very common practice by schools - the recovery rate of material without the submission of the list - still happens and is considered abusive .
Call option is the parents
Adriana Mendes , mother of Joanna , 9 years old , paid R$ 400 material fee to renew the registration and also received a list of items to be purchased.
- Do not show me items that will be purchased with this amount of the fee. They said only that it was for the purchase of art supplies . Also delivered that list including notebooks , pens, pencils , calendar and there are still textbooks . No doubt , the expenses are too high - said the mother of a student of the 4th year of elementary school to a school in the South Zone
While some institutions still adopt this conduct , the Procon - SP Foundation points out that the school should inform which items should be purchased by parents or guardians , and it is they who should choose to purchase requested products or pay for the package offered by the school . According to the Consumer Protection Code ( CDC ) , parents have the right to know the list before signing the contract with the school . If the listing is not ready , the family may request regarding the previous year to get a sense and match a date with the college to receive it . This is the best way for parents to avoid unpleasant surprises , reminds Protest - Consumers Association . And if proven any misappropriation , the school can be triggered in court and forced to reimburse , in double the amount paid .
The Protest emphasized that the school can not require parents to purchase items from a particular brand , or in specific stores within the institution . The school may even offer this service, but must give the option to choose the family and give a deadline for the delivery of what is charged in the list . The only exception here is for handouts produced by the school. If this material is required , the school has a duty to inform parents at the time of registration, highlights the Procon - SP .
- Parents should not give in to any pressure or conditions required by schools to purchase the material. Unless the exceptions already mentioned , this purchase must occur at locations chosen by the heads of students . And of course, depending on the situation , you can go to court and ask for compensation for moral and material damages - says the expert in consumer law attorney José Alfredo Lion .
- But I think it is always best to seek a compromise . After all, who would come into conflict with people who will care for their children , who are responsible for an important part of their education? The Procon - SP also guides responsible for the purchase of school supplies to assess the quality of the product , the price and terms of payment. In addition , the invoice , the cash ticket or coupon from point of sale should always be required by the customer , as are key if you need to exchange.
What can and what can not
RATE : It is improper charging rate without the school supplies list display
list : Parents or guardians of students have the right to know the material list before signing the contract with the previous school year : You can request a list of stuff previor to have a baseline of what is requested . It is the only way for parents to avoid nasty surprises
BRAND: The school can not require parents to purchase items from a particular brand , stationery or within the institution
COLLECTIVE USE : The list may not include materials for common use , such as hygiene and cleanliness , or fees to cover expenses for water and electricity , for example handouts : Some institutions use handouts as teaching material . Only for this item can be purchase requirement in certain establishments or at the school
Charge : If proven any misappropriation in relation to material list , the school can be punished and forced to refund the purchase price double
Package : Parents should do choose to purchase the requested products or pay for the package offered by the school
Source : The Globe - Online
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