The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on supporting veterans and vulnerable groups in education
Parliament approved in the first reading draft law No. 14104, which introduces a comprehensive system of state support for veterans, children of fallen defenders, and internally displaced persons.
A total of 274 members of parliament voted in favor, indicating a high level of consensus on addressing educational losses.
The document provides for the introduction of innovative forms of support in Ukraine’s education system, in particular tutoring support and individualized private lessons.
These measures are intended to help vulnerable groups adapt to the learning process and catch up with the curriculum disrupted by the war.
One of the key innovations of the draft law is the creation of a “preparatory academic year” directly within higher education institutions.
This mechanism will allow applicants from among demobilized service members and internally displaced persons to better prepare for admission and further bachelor’s-level studies.
State-funded individual lessons and tutoring will become available to those who have significant knowledge gaps due to hostilities or forced displacement.
Tutoring support will provide mentoring assistance to students, helping them integrate into the academic environment and overcome psychological barriers.
The draft law is aimed at “compensating for educational losses caused by the war and creating conditions for the successful education of children of fallen defenders, internally displaced persons, and demobilized service members.”
It should be recalled that parliament also explained why fines for children’s school absenteeism were reinstated.
The Verkhovna Rada has also opened the possibility for wounded defenders to work in the police.
