The National Education Commission, an administrative body under the President, will deliberate whether to officially initiate public opinion collection and adjustment procedures regarding a petition opposing the 3 PM dismissal policy for elementary students, which has garnered support from over 50,000 citizens.
On November 10, the National Education Commission (NEC) held its 12th meeting at 3 PM in Room 413 of the Government Seoul Building, focusing on whether to proceed with public opinion collection and adjustment procedures concerning the opposition to the 3 PM dismissal policy.
This proposal met the legal requirements outlined in Article 13, Paragraph 2 of the National Education Commission Act after being posted on the public opinion platform at the end of August and receiving over 50,000 endorsements. It was subsequently reviewed by the NEC's specialized committee on public opinion collection and adjustment before being presented at this plenary session.
If the proposal is rejected during the meeting, the related procedures will cease immediately. However, if approved, a separate plan for public opinion collection and adjustment will be established, leading to a formal deliberation process.
Additionally, the NEC will receive reports on the results of online public opinion collection related to the college entrance system and the activity plans for the second National Participation Committee in November. The NEC will share the public's feedback on the direction of the college entrance system to prepare for future societal needs.
The NEC also plans to review the discussion agenda for the second National Participation Committee, which will focus on the theme of "educational systems for continuous learning and competency development" in November.
Chairman Cha Jeong-in stated, "Policies regarding education and care for younger elementary students must comprehensively consider developmental characteristics, educational quality, teacher workloads, and school conditions. Therefore, we will examine this matter carefully from various perspectives."
He added, "As advancements in AI technology and socio-economic changes such as low birth rates and aging populations accelerate, the importance of continuous learning and competency development is increasing. We will strive to listen to the public's voice more effectively through the discussions of the National Participation Committee."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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