English: To expand the coverage of financial assistance to students, including learners at the elementary level, the DepEd is seeking amendments to the Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (Republic Act No. 8545). The COCOPEA, on the other hand, has also been proposing a higher amount for vouchers given to students. The private schools' group has also proposed extending vouchers to elementary students.
Filipino: Upang mapalawig ang tulong pinansyal sa mga mag-aaral, kabilang ang mga mag-aaral sa elementarya, isinusulong ng DepEd ang pag-amyenda sa Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (Republic Act No. 8545). Tinutulak din ng COCOPEA ang mas mataas na halaga ng voucher para sa mga mag-aaral. Iminumungkahi din ng naturang grupo na maging bahagi ng voucher program ang mga mag-aaral sa elementarya.