Complete the student transfer procedure through the public service portal.

In line with the two-tiered local government model

Recently, the Ministry of Education and Training published a draft Circular promulgating the Regulations for primary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools, and multi-level general education schools to solicit broad feedback from agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Currently, the system of legal documents regulating the operation of general education schools remains fragmented and cumbersome. In the context of transitioning to a two-tiered local government model, implementing the policy of streamlining the administrative apparatus and procedures, and promoting digital transformation, some content in existing documents is no longer appropriate.

These documents have concretized the 2019 Education Law and contributed to improving the quality of school management and administration. However, the regulatory system remains fragmented and cumbersome; in the context of local governments organized under a two-tier model, the policy of streamlining the apparatus, reforming administrative procedures, and promoting digital transformation, many contents are no longer appropriate and require unification in a new charter, consistent with newly enacted or amended laws and policies.

The draft Circular on School Regulations includes many adjustments and additions compared to the previous version.

Remove regulations regarding the issuance of junior high school diplomas, textbook selection, and school board in public schools.

The draft Charter comprises 8 chapters and 47 articles, adding and adjusting many notable contents: from school types, management authority, school organization, staff, students, facilities to records, documents, and administrative procedures.

Add boarding schools and other specialized schools to the regulations on types of schools and the general education school system; and specialized education organizations.

The draft Circular stipulates a change in the educational management functions of the District People's Committee and the Department of Education and Training, shifting the responsibility to the Commune People's Committee and the Department of Culture and Social Affairs. This change aligns with the policy of "Focusing on perfecting legal regulations to promptly address bottlenecks, obstacles, mechanisms, and policies" and "promoting decentralization and delegation of power" as outlined in Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW dated August 22, 2025, of the Politburo on breakthroughs in education and training development.

The draft Circular clearly defines the powers and responsibilities of school administrators, teachers, and staff. At the same time, it removes the regulation on granting junior high school diplomas to fulfill compulsory education requirements for the junior high school level; removes the regulation on textbook selection; and removes the regulation on the School Council for public schools.

These regulations, or omissions, are intended to ensure consistency with the provisions of the Law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Law on Education and the Law on Teachers.

Minimize administrative procedures related to school transfers and student admissions.

The draft of the new regulations encourages electronic record management and reduces paperwork for teachers and parents - Photo: Xuan Quy

The draft Circular specifies the management of digitized school records. Electronic records will be used to replace paper records according to a roadmap that suits the conditions of the locality, the school, the teachers' capabilities, and ensures the legality of electronic records. The management of electronic records will be regulated by the Department of Education and Training according to the connection and data standards of the Ministry of Education and Training.

At the same time, to minimize administrative procedures for parents and students, the draft Circular stipulates that school transfers and student admissions will be carried out on the Public Service Portal.

In cases where it is not possible to submit the application and declare information for school transfer, enrollment, or re-enrollment through the Public Service Portal, students or their parents/guardians must submit the application for school transfer, enrollment, or re-enrollment to the receiving school in person, online, or by mail .

Building a safe, healthy, and humane educational environment.

The draft Circular stipulates the duties, powers, professional standards, and requirements for continuous professional development of teachers. These regulations contribute to improving the quality of the teaching staff, increasing professionalism, responsibility, and transparency in the performance of professional duties. At the same time, they ensure full legal rights, helping teachers and staff feel secure in their work; improving the quality of education; and strengthening public trust in the teaching staff.

The draft Circular also sets out regulations on conduct, prevention of school violence, and prevention of violations of professional ethics in schools, aiming to build a safe, healthy, and humane educational environment.

Furthermore, the draft Circular also specifies standards for facilities, teaching equipment, libraries, and quality assurance conditions to create motivation for investment and modernization of schools; ensure safety, reduce waste, and improve the efficiency of using public assets.

The draft Circular also stipulates a clear mechanism for coordination between families, schools, and society, creating conditions for parents, social organizations, and the community to participate in the educational process; strengthening social supervision, mobilizing resources for educational activities, preventing risks, and supporting students' holistic development.

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