The Ukrainian Ministry of Education is set to implement stricter measures regarding school attendance, with potential fines for parents whose children frequently miss classes without valid reasons. Minister Oksen Lisovyi announced these changes during a recent press conference, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ensuring children’s right to education.
Lisovyi stated, “We are documenting violations of children’s rights to education. We will collaborate with juvenile police to investigate the reasons behind these absences.” He indicated that parents could face legal consequences for negligence related to their children’s education.
While the Ministry does not have the authority to impose fines directly, it will monitor attendance and work with juvenile police to address issues of absenteeism. According to Ukrainian law, parents can be fined for their children’s habitual truancy, with penalties reaching up to 5,100 hryvnias.
Parental Responsibility
Igor Fihorniuk, a legal assistant from the Ivan Khomyts Law Firm, provided insights on the legal framework surrounding school attendance. He noted that fines are applicable under Article 184 of the Code of Administrative Offenses for systematic school absences without justifiable reasons. The initial fine ranges from 850 to 1,700 hryvnias, while repeat offenses within a year can lead to fines of 1,700 to 5,100 hryvnias, particularly for absences exceeding ten consecutive days.
Fihorniuk clarified that while there is no specific law penalizing a child for skipping school, parents are legally obligated to ensure their children receive a full education, as stipulated in Article 150 of the Family Code.
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The Ukrainian Ministry of Education plans to enforce stricter attendance policies in schools, including potential fines for parents of chronically absent students. This initiative aims to uphold children's educational rights and address absenteeism through collaboration with juvenile police.