A new circular, Thông tư 85, is granting schools in Ho Chi Minh City greater control over scheduling linked learning programs. The regulation mandates a clear distinction between free supplementary education activities and fee-based programs catering to student demand in Ho Chi Minh City. This allows school principals in TP.HCM to proactively organize the schedules for these courses. The aim is to better manage resources and cater to diverse learning needs within the educational system of TP.HCM. Thông tư 85 seeks to create transparency regarding which educational opportunities are provided without cost and which require payment. This change potentially offers increased flexibility for schools and families in TP.HCM regarding educational choices.