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There is little over one year left before the comprehensive five-day school week goes into effect. Are you thinking of any special measures for the new off-days from school?

With an eye toward implementation of the comprehensive five-day school week from FY2002, we are promoting measures enhancing hands-on activities for children in the community (National Children's Plan-Emergency 3-Year Strategy) over the three years from FY1999-FY2001.