<![CDATA[Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 59 of 2024 concerning the National Long-Term Development Plan for 2025-2045 with the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045 aims to create modern individuals capable of competing through social transformation, including the acceleration of the compulsory 13-year education (1 year of preschool and 12 years of basic and secondary education). Educational statistics published by the Pusdatin Kemendikdasmen show that approximately 3.9 million Indonesian children aged 7-18 are Out-of-School Children (ATS) at various educational levels, from early childhood education (PAUD) to senior high school or its equivalent. Specifically in Lintau Buo District, there are 314 out-of-school children (ATS) spread across several villages as follows: Buo = 30 ATS, Pangian = 32 ATS, Tigo Jangko = 94 ATS, Taluak = 78 ATS, and Residual = 79 ATS. This article is a study of the results of community service efforts that have been and can be implemented to enhance the participation of the community and stakeholders in addressing out-of-school children (ATS) and children at risk of dropping out of school (ABPS) in Lintau Buo District, Tanah Datar Regency. To obtain data that accurately reflects the conditions in the field, data was also gathered from interviews with ATS and ABPS along with their parents, and conducted through focused group discussions with village heads, KAN representatives, Deputy Head of SMP, community leaders, parents, ATS, and ABPS; Based on the ATS by name by address data from Pusdatin Kemendikdasmen, which was used and submitted by the Education Office to the village heads for tracking and confirmation in the field. The situation on the ground shows that many ATS have moved out of the area and their information can no longer be obtained. The main factors causing ATS are economic inability, children preferring to work instead of continuing their education, and some ABPS and ATS cases due to bullying from schoolmates. Based on these field conditions, it is recommended: 1) To form operators in 4 Nagari: Buo, Pangian, Tigo Jangko, Taluak. 2) The operator teams in each nagari should verify and validate ATS data to reduce ATS and residual data. 3) To conduct outreach to parents, ATS, and ABPS about the importance of completing education up to at least high school. 4) To identify, gather, invite, or encourage scholarship providers from BAZNAS, CSR, and Foster Parents to be more concerned about ATS and ABPS. 5) To continue cooperation with UNP to engage in activities as a Foster Nagari and Foster School of the Department of Educational Administration.]]>
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