The Ombudsman has challenged the legality of the Ministry of Education’s decision to halve religious instruction hours, escalating the dispute to the Prime Minister after months of silence from the ministry. <\/p>\n
A massive legal controversy surrounds Barbara Nowacka\u2019s reform, which halved religious instruction in public schools. The Commissioner for Human Rights (RPO) has intervened, arguing that the regulations may violate the Constitution.<\/p>\n
As of September 2025, religious education was reduced from two hours to one per week. The Ministry of National Education also mandated that these classes be held at the beginning or end of the school day, except in schools where all students attend.<\/p>\n
Marcin Wi\u0105cek, the Commissioner for Human Rights, argues that changing such fundamental school regulations via a ministry decree creates a dangerous precedent, allowing ministers to alter the curriculum with a single signature.<\/p>\n
Despite inquiries sent by the RPO since June 2025, the Ministry of National Education has failed to provide a formal response. Consequently, the matter was officially referred to the Prime Minister on June 9, 2026, prompting intervention from the Chancellery.<\/p>\n
The reform has significantly impacted the stability of thousands of educators. The Association of Lay Catechists reports that over 10,000 people may have lost their jobs or faced drastic salary cuts.<\/p>\n
The RPO has received a wave of complaints from teachers who feel discriminated against and claim they were not given sufficient time to retrain. The Ombudsman asserts that these actions may violate Article 24 of the Constitution, which guarantees the protection of labor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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