Cabinet to approve special education bill this week
President Nikos Christodoulides says the cabinet will back a bill on Wednesday that overhauls special education and puts children at the centre of policy.
As Cyprus Mail reports, President Nikos Christodoulides announced in a social media video that his government will approve a special education bill on Wednesday, ending a system that has stood for decades. He said children are at the heart of the new approach.
The planned changes include individualised support for children with disabilities and those needing extra help, a stronger say for parents, clearer and more efficient procedures, and a guaranteed graduation certificate for every pupil in general schools. Christodoulides described the school his government wants as more modern and inclusive, matched to each child's needs and abilities.
The president also welcomed Wednesday's discussion at the House legal committee on reforming the legal service. The government proposes splitting the attorney-general's advisory duties from the prosecutorial role and setting up proper oversight of prosecution decisions.
"We are continuing our reform programme in a reliable manner with institutional seriousness and concrete decisions. We are continuing to change our Cyprus to the benefit of society and the people," Christodoulides said.
What it means for residents
For families with children who need extra support at school, this is the clearest signal yet that the rules they deal with every year are about to change. Parents and schools should watch for the bill's publication and the timeline for it reaching parliament.
- Parents of pupils with disabilities or additional needs should track how the promised personalised support and graduation certificate will be applied in their child's school once the bill passes.
- School communities will need time to adjust to new procedures, so expect practical guidance from the education ministry in the coming months.
- Anyone following the legal service reform can note that the discussion has moved to the House legal committee, the next stage before any vote.
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