An amendment to the Education Act was recently approved by the Seimas, altering graduation requirements for secondary schooling. The legislation eliminates the mandatory requirement for a student to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in Lithuanian language and literature, as well as mathematics, upon completing the tenth grade. Under the revised structure, a student who achieves a positive grade in the Lithuanian language and mathematics PUPP examination will be eligible to receive a basic education certificate.
This change means that candidates will no longer be required to prove foundational skills in reading, text comprehension, writing, or calculation as part of the certification process. This legislative decision has prompted significant concern within the education sector. Critics argue that the changes were implemented without adequate consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Several organizations representing educators have stated that they were not included in the decision-making process regarding these substantial reforms. In response to the amendment, more than thirty different organizations have formally petitioned President Gitanas Nausėda, requesting that he exercise his constitutional power to veto the new law. The passage of this amendment represents a notable shift in the standards governing basic academic credentials within the Lithuanian educational system.
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