<![CDATA[Early marriage remains a significant social issue in Indonesia, particularly affecting high school students. As a preventive strategy, SMAN 1 Janapria has implemented a policy that imposes financial sanctions (fines) on students who marry before graduating. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this policy as a deterrent to early marriage and to examine the legal basis on which the school principal established this regulation. Using an empirical legal research design (socio-legal), data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The findings show that the imposition of fines has had a positive impact on reducing early marriage rates within the school. This policy is supported by a consensus between the school committee and parents, aligning with the national regulations regarding child protection and the minimum marriage age. Though not explicitly required by statutory law, this policy is considered a legitimate administrative and educational preventive measure. The study concludes that financial sanctions are effective in mitigating early marriage among students and could serve as a viable policy model for other educational institutions facing similar challenges.]]>
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