New law on prescho education comes into effect in Ukraine

According to Ukrinform, the Ministry of Education and Science reported this.

“The workload for prescho educators will be timized, allowing for higher salaries and better working conditions. For parents, enhanced territorial accessibility of preschos and more flexible learning formats will be introduced. New organizational types such as mobile, family, and mini-preschos will expand access to education. A variety of group formats — age-specific, mixed-age, inclusive, and specialized — will be implemented, supported by diverse educational programs. For local authorities, the law mandates adequate funding and fair remuneration for educators, creating conditions for effective prescho education services,” the Ministry states.

It is noted that preschos will continue to receive funding from state and local budgets, contributions from founders, fees for educational and additional services, rental income, grants, charitable donations, and other lawful sources.

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The Ministry of Education and Science is currently develing regulatory acts to implement the new provisions of the law.

A total of 28 new regulatory acts will be adted to cover various aspects of prescho education. These regulations will establish a clear legal framework for the effective implementation of changes.

As reported, the law "On Prescho Education" was passed in June 2024 and signed by President Vodymyr Zelensky on July 5, 2024.

According to surveys, during the ongoing war, the majority of children in Ukraine continue to attend schos or prescho institutions, while only 8% do not participate in formal education.