President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed the Student Rights and Responsibilities Act, arguing that the proposed legislation would stifle schools with excessive bureaucracy and political influence rather than fostering genuine student protection.<\/p>\n
President Karol Nawrocki formally vetoed the legislation on Thursday, which aimed to systematize student rights and create a new network of advocates, including a National Student Rights Ombudsman. Nawrocki argued that the law does not actually enhance rights but instead expands administrative burdens.<\/p>\n
The President clarified that he does not oppose protecting student rights, but he criticized the bill as a move toward the ideologization of schools. He warned that the new system would function like a “school prosecutor’s office,” encouraging anonymous denunciations and antagonism rather than collaboration within the school community.<\/p>\n
Nawrocki questioned the economic sense of the project, noting that at a time when schools suffer from staffing shortages and funding crises, the government intends to spend millions annually on redundant institutions. He argued that these funds should instead support school equipment and the rebuilding of teacher authority.<\/p>\n
The vetoed bill included provisions to move student rights and obligations into statutory law, introduce new disciplinary procedures, and guarantee students the right to choose their own attire and appearance. It also proposed a hierarchy of ombudsmen at the national, provincial, and local levels.<\/p>\n
The proposal faced significant opposition from teachers’ unions. The Polish Teachers’ Union (ZNP) and the Solidarity Education Section both warned that the new ombudsman offices would duplicate the existing functions of the Ombudsman for Children and local education inspectors, potentially creating an undue tool for pressuring teachers.<\/p>\n
Conversely, the Ministry of Education, led by Barbara Nowacka, defended the act as a vital step in civic education. The ministry maintained that the regulations were intended to help young people understand their rights and duties, insisting the law was not designed to target or attack any specific group.<\/p>\n
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