자사고ㆍ외고ㆍ국제고 등 고교유형 개편의쟁점 및 과제 분석

Abstract

This study analyzes the purpose of autonomous private, foreign language & international high schools, current status, and related policies and laws. Based on the analysis, legislative and policy measures for improvement are suggested. According to the amendment of the "Enforcement Decree of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act" on February 28, 2020, all autonomous private, foreign language & international high schools will be converted to general high schools from March 1, 2025. The main issues are as follows: (A) Short-term increase in autonomous private high schools and concentration in specific regions; (B) Excessive ratio of special purpose & gifted high schools and autonomous high schools compared to general high schools; (C) Whether autonomous private, foreign language & international high schools meet the purpose of designation; and (D) Political and legal stability issues of the high school type and insufficient public opinion collection. As a result, we propose the following legislative and policy measures to address the issues identified above. First, foreign language high schools that do not meet the purpose of designation need to be converted to general high schools. Second, if the autonomous private high schools system is maintained, it is necessary to resolve the concentration in a specific region and increase the mandatory ratio of legal contributions of school juristic persons. Third, the types of high school need to be regulated by law to enhance legal stability. Fourth, it is necessary to reorganize the types of high schools that can improve both excellence and equality in education.