Recently, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly released the 2026 version of the team tourism contract (model text), which for the first time added the "Study Tour Contract (Model Text)", clarifying the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in the study tour transaction through the contract template, providing clear reference standards for the healthy development of the industry, and making the development of study tour services more standardized. In recent years, the market size of study tours has continued to expand, becoming an important way for young people to broaden their horizons and hone their character. But behind the hot market, problems such as lagging supporting rules and frequent chaos cannot be ignored. Previously, a student in Liaoning was injured during a study tour, but fell into a dilemma of safeguarding their rights due to unclear rights and responsibilities; Parents in Zhejiang have signed up for their children's study abroad programs, which are actually fancy visits and check ins; The core of these problems lies in the lack of clear agreements on the content of academic research, the lack of quantitative indicators for service quality, and the unclear division of safety responsibilities, which have led to confusion in the pricing of some projects that claim to be "in-depth academic research at prestigious universities", and the hasty assumption of additional paid explanation services by unqualified part-time personnel. This has not only harmed the legitimate rights and interests of parents and students, but also constrained the long-term development of the industry. The newly added 'Study Tour Contract (Demonstration Text)' directly addresses industry pain points. The text clearly requires the listing of core elements such as study routes, itinerary arrangements, course content and duration, and service fee composition. Key issues such as "what to study, how to study, and who will teach" should be written in black and white in the contract, making vague study services clear and verifiable. Safety is the bottom line of study tours, and it is also the basic guarantee for young people to participate in activities. The text strengthens security requirements, clarifies that travel agencies need to select qualified suppliers, fulfill safety notification obligations, and provide timely assistance and disposal in case of emergencies. At the same time, we will broaden channels for safeguarding rights and emphasize that tourists can claim their rights from travel agencies, local agencies, or service providers when studying in China. We will also specify accommodation and meal conditions, refund rules, etc. This will not only give parents a clear understanding when signing contracts, but also set clear red lines for travel agency operations. The value of a model contract text lies in its implementation and formation of consensus. The standardized development of the study tour market requires all parties to refer to the model contract text and work together to promote it. Travel agencies should provide standardized labeling templates, standardize contract signing and performance, and eliminate violations such as false advertising and unauthorized changes to travel itineraries; Regulatory authorities should incorporate the performance of contract signing into daily supervision, severely punish the use of unfair format terms, unqualified operations, and other behaviors, making it difficult for dishonest individuals to take any action; Parents need to enhance their awareness of rights protection, carefully check the terms of the contract, not trust verbal promises, and provide timely feedback when problems are discovered. In addition, in response to the industry's persistent problems such as confusion in the qualifications of study tour instructors and chaotic training, it is necessary to accelerate the improvement of professional standards, establish a sound qualification evaluation mechanism, and enhance the industry's service level through professional construction, so that professionals can do professional things. From the issuance of the "National Tourism and Leisure Outline (2013-2020)" by the General Office of the State Council proposing the concept of "gradually promoting study tours for primary and secondary school students", to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism issuing multiple industry standards to regulate market order, and to the newly added special contract demonstration text, a series of policy measures have been improved, which not only demonstrates the high importance that the country attaches to the educational value of study tours, but also points out the direction of standardized, healthy, and high-quality development for the industry. This model contract text is not a set of rules and regulations that restrict the development of the industry, but a benchmark that guides healthy competition in the industry, allowing compliant travel agencies to stand out, exposing unscrupulous merchants who take shortcuts, and ultimately promoting the return of educational nature to study tours, allowing children to integrate learning into tourism, and giving parents peace of mind. Study tours should not become a burden for parents, nor should they become a cash cow for businesses. The farewell of barbaric growth and the entry into the fast lane of standardized development for study tours cannot be separated from the continuous improvement and perfection of the system, the conscious practice of market entities, and the joint supervision of all sectors of society. Only by working together from multiple parties and persevering for a long time can we ensure that every study has a basis and peace of mind, allowing children to truly broaden their horizons and gain happiness in the walking classroom. (New Society)