In the ministry, it is emphasized that the rights of teachers need more reliable protection. At present, there is no single mechanism for resolving conflicts, and existing regulations do not provide teachers with the necessary guarantees. Research shows that over 66% of teachers have faced bullying or violence from students and their parents, leading to burnout and leaving the profession. Schools do not have effective methods to deal with offenders.
Conflicts between teachers and the administration of educational institutions are also a cause for concern. They are often resolved without fact-checking, which contradicts labor legislation.
Furthermore, the ministry notes the presence of excessive bureaucracy. Teachers are required to fill out up to 46 different reports for various government bodies, including local administrations and health systems, which significantly distracts them from the educational process.
To reduce paperwork, the ministry has already canceled six reporting forms and transferred 80% of document flow to a digital format, leaving only nine mandatory written reports and identifying 31 forms for further digitalization. These measures have allowed teachers to free up time to work with students; however, it is also necessary to introduce legislative restrictions on the demands for unnecessary certificates.
There are also cases of unlawful inspections and demands for additional duties from teachers, such as fundraising and performing household tasks, which diminishes the authority of the profession and creates corruption risks.
The proposed draft law introduces liability for:
- involving teachers in tasks not related to their profession;
- demanding reports not provided for by law;
- conducting illegal inspections;
- obligations to purchase goods and services;
- teachers participating in external events during their primary work.
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It is worth reminding that in 2023, the Jogorku Kenesh already considered a similar draft law proposing fines for parents for insulting teachers and showing disrespect from children. Initially, it was planned to impose fines of up to 2,000 soms, and in case of recurrence - up to 5,000 soms or arrest for up to five days. However, after negative reactions from parents, it was decided to limit the measures to warnings only.
