PENERAPAN KEBIJAKAN PENERIMAAN PESERTA DIDIK BARU DENGAN SISTEM ZONASI PADA TINGKAT SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS DI KOTA BATAM

This study aims to analyze the implementation of school zoning policies in high school PPDB (New Student Acceptance) in Batam city, evaluate their impact on equal distribution of access to education, and identify challenges faced in its implementation. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The data used in this study were collected from interviews with related parties and collected data from various reliable sources. The results of the study show that the implementation of the PPDB zoning system in Batam City has had a positive impact in achieving equal access to education by prioritizing students from each school zone. However, this research also identified several challenges, such as adaptation to various local conditions and the importance of active community involvement in implementing this policy. This research contributes to understanding the implementation of the PPDB policy with the zoning system in Batam City and provides recommendations for policy improvement and further development in order to achieve equal and fair access to education for all students in Batam city.