The proposed regulations will make it possible to ensure the implementation of compulsory preschool education for 5-6 year old children. In particular, it refers to changes in two directions. the first is the unification of the certification process. A certificate is required for the management of institutions in the fields of preschool, general education and professional education. Corresponding changes have been made, which define in a unified manner the requirements for a person to apply for certification, as well as the cases of termination of certification and general approaches.

This was stated by RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan, presenting the legislative package for amendments and additions to the laws “On Preschool Education”, “On Public Education” and “On Vocational Education and Training” at the session of the NA Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Diaspora, Youth and Sports.

According to the minister, it is suggested to revise the certification requirements in the laws of the fields of preschool, general education and professional education and refer to the article 40.1 of the RA Law “On Education”, which defines the unified standards. The reporter noted that this will make it possible to conduct a unified policy and bring the certification examination procedures closer to each other in the future.

The next amendment envisaged by the legislative package refers to the law “On Preschool Education”, by which it is proposed to reduce the age limit of preschool to 4 years. Zhanna Andreasyan noted that two age limits are proposed. in general, a preschool is established for children aged 4-6, and in those settlements where there is only preschool service, it is possible to ensure the activities of preschools for 3-6 year olds.

The regulation will make it possible to expand the enrollment of preschool children and ensure the implementation of compulsory preschool education for 5-6 year old children, according to the strategic goals of the Government.

The issue was discussed in the first reading at the meeting of the commission on March 17 and received a positive conclusion.

The discussion of the second reading of the draft law providing for amendments and additions to the law “On Audiovisual Media” has been postponed for a period of up to two months.

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