Regulations on 11 Specific Responsibilities and Powers of Primary Schools

Clearly defined 11 duties and powers of elementary schools (Illustrative Image)

The regulations issued with Circular 28/2020/TT-BGDDT specifically define 11 duties and powers of elementary schools as follows:

1. Publicize the objectives, educational programs, plans, conditions to ensure the quality of education, results of evaluation, and education quality accreditation; organize teaching, learning, and educational activities to achieve the quality that meets the objectives and requirements as per the elementary education program issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

2. Implement compulsory education, popularize education, and eradicate illiteracy in the area. Mobilize children to attend school at the right age, encourage and create conditions for children with special circumstances to attend school. Sponsor and manage educational activities of other educational institutions implementing the elementary education program as assigned by the competent authorities.

3. Develop the strategy and development plan for the school according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training, in connection with the local socio-economic conditions; develop educational activity plans to meet the goals and requirements of the elementary education program.

4. Implement the elementary education program issued by the Ministry of Education and Training; choose textbooks according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training; implement textbooks and educational content of the locality as decided by the People’s Committees of the provinces and centrally run cities (hereinafter referred to as provincial People’s Committees); carry out professional autonomy in organizing educational activities at elementary schools.

5. Conduct self-evaluation and ensure education quality as per regulations.

6. Manage staff, teachers, employees, and students.

7. Manage and use land, finances, and school property in accordance with the law.

8. Closely coordinate with the parents or guardians of students, organizations, and individuals in the community to carry out educational activities. Organize for teachers, workers, and students to participate in social activities at the local level.

9. Build a cultural and educational environment in the school, participate in building a cultural and educational environment in the locality.

10. Receive sponsorships and aid from agencies, organizations, and individuals for the school in accordance with the law.

11. Perform other duties and powers as per the law.

For details, see Circular 28/2020/TT-BGDDT effective on October 20, 2020.

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