eighty-three (183) days or up each year, or the alien spouse and/or children of a national with household registration in the Taiwan Area who have legally resided in the State for ten (10) years, during which period they have actually resided in the State for one hundred and eighty-three (183) days or up each year for five (5) years, may apply to the National Immigration Agency for permanent residence if they meet the following requirements. Considering these factors, the investigation primarily targets non-citizens holding permanent residency and their children enrolled in senior high schools or higher educational institutions. The inquiry does not encompass individuals from China, Hong Kong, and Macau, nor does it address rights beyond the right to education. The investigation means to determine whether the children of non-citizens with permanent residency encounter discrimination based on variables such as their duration of residence in Taiwan or age limitations that may hinder their ability to satisfy the requirements for permanent residency. D. Evidence Collection i. Consultation with Experts and Scholars A consultation was held on May 24th, 2024, to ensure the investigation's scope and direction were appropriate to the case. Two scholars and three NGO representatives attended the meeting. They provided theoretical insights and shared their experience on related issues, which encompassed the content of the complaint, the convergence of educational policies, and the principles outlined in international human rights covenants. ii. Formal Inquiries to Authorities Following the advice and recommendations gathered during the expert consultation meeting on May 24th, 2024, the Commission formulated a series of inquiries. It sought information from pertinent authorities, including the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Finance (MOF), the National Development Council (NDC), the Ministry of Labor (MOL), and v. The Ministry of The Interior 7