Factors Influencing the Implementation of Inclusive Education Policy for People with Different Abilities at Primary School in Bogor, Indonesia

The lack and unequal distribution of schools that implement inclusive education policy in Bogor District hampered the opportunity for Children with Special Needs to obtain quality and decent education. This study that aims to describe factors influencing the implementation of inclusive education policy for People with Different Abilities at the elementary schools in Bogor, West Jawa by referring to the theory of Edwards III (1980). This study employs a post-positivist approach with qualitative data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and literature studies with the objects of case study are two elementary schools. Th result shows the policy has not been implemented properly since various obstacles still exist such as uneven understanding of the actors involved; the apparent labeling in the implementation of the policy; the lack of human resources, information, facilities and financial resources; and the low commitment of actors involved in the implementation of inclusive education policy.