Navigating the Costs of School Uniforms in 2024: A Guide for Families

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In a journalistic approach to some businesses in the Boconó municipality of Trujillo state, it was possible to verify the prices of uniforms and the considerations of mothers and representatives regarding this expense in view of the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year.

School classes in Venezuela will begin between September 30 and October 4, as announced by the Minister of Education, Héctor Rodríguez; in light of this news, parents and representatives are concerned because They have not yet been able to acquire everything they need for their school-age children.

Prices

Uniform prices vary by brand at most stores.Overalls are priced at $13 to $16, shirts at $8, $12 to $15, pants at $15 to $20, while flannels range from $8 to $12.

School shoes and sports shoes cost between 10 and 50 dollars, depending on the brand and the store where they are purchased.

Deisy Rivas, mother of a teenager from Boconó, said she found the cheapest uniforms in Caracas and compared local prices: “Here in Boconó, overalls cost $16, in Caracas they cost $7, shirts that cost $8 there cost $5, pants that cost $20 here cost $12 there. And I bought a dozen pairs of cloth socks wholesale for $5.50.”

Other mothers and representatives said not having bought anything yet due to lack of moneywhile some say that They will use uniforms in good condition from previous yearssince there is little purchasing power and the salaries or income received are low compared to the high costs of uniforms and school supplies.

Likewise, discounts of up to 20% were observed on school supplies in some shops in the Jardín de Venezuela, although to date this has not caused sales to increase as in previous years.

The truth is that Parents must have at least $60 to buy a uniform and a pair of school shoes for the back to school period 2024-2025.

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Their inability to afford new clothing for their children.

School Uniform Prices in Boconó, Venezuela: A Burden for Parents and Representatives

As the 2024-2025 school year approaches in Venezuela, parents and representatives in the Boconó municipality of Trujillo state are struggling to acquire the necessary uniforms and​ supplies⁢ for their children. ⁢The prices ​of uniforms, which vary by brand and store, have become ⁢a significant burden for many families.

Uniform Prices

A journalistic investigation in Boconó ​revealed that overall prices range from $13 to $16, shirts⁣ cost between $8 and $15,⁤ pants range from $15 to $20, and flannels are priced between $8 and $12. School shoes and sports shoes are priced between $10 and $50, depending on the ‌brand and store.

Deisy Rivas, a ‌mother from ⁢Boconó, shared her experience of finding uniforms at a lower cost in Caracas compared to⁢ local prices. “Here in Boconó, overalls cost $16, in Caracas they cost⁤ $7,‌ shirts that cost $8 there cost ⁤$5, pants ⁤that cost $20 here ‍cost $12 there. And I bought a dozen pairs of ‌cloth socks wholesale for ⁢$5.50.”

Financial Struggles

Many mothers and representatives expressed their concerns about not being able to purchase uniforms and ⁤supplies due to financial constraints. Some have⁣ opted to ​reuse uniforms from previous years, citing