New Mandates for Ukrainian Refugees in Polish Schools: A Step Towards Stability

Starting this school year, Poland mandates school attendance for Ukrainian refugee children, enforcing compliance with a monetary penalty. The move aims to integrate the children into the Polish education system, providing them stability amidst ongoing disruptions due to war and previous online schooling. Authorities emphasize the importance of physical attendance for academic and psychosocial support.

As the new school year begins, Ukrainian refugee children in Poland face a new mandate requiring school attendance, enforced with a monthly penalty for non-compliance. This policy aims to integrate them into the Polish education system, providing much-needed stability and structure.

After years of disruption from online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Polish government has stepped in to ensure that Ukrainian children attend school in person. Prime Minister Donald Tusk highlighted the importance of preventing social pathologies and ensuring these youth are educated alongside their Polish peers.

However, the transition is not without challenges. Many educators and parents are concerned about the language barrier, social integration, and the lingering trauma from the war. Educators are determined to support these students, recognizing the importance of physical presence for academic success and emotional well-being.

(With inputs from agencies.)