Law 69/2012 “For Pre-University Education System in the Republic of Albania” is an important legal document that defines the structure, organization, and functioning of the pre-university education system in the Republic of Albania. This law was amended in 2019 in order to bring it in line with the new Constitution of Albania and to address issues related to the quality of pre-university education. This article provides an overview of Law 69/2012 and the subsequent amendments.
Overview of Law 69/2012
Law 69/2012, also known as the Pre-University Education Law, is the main legal document governing pre-university education in the Republic of Albania. It defines the structure, organization, and functioning of the pre-university education system in Albania. The law provides for the establishment of the Ministry of Education and Sports as the main authority responsible for the implementation of the law. It also sets out the requirements for the accreditation of pre-university educational institutions and outlines the rights and responsibilities of educational institutions, students, teachers, and other stakeholders.
Amendments to Law 69/2012
The law was amended in 2019 to bring it in line with the new Constitution of Albania and to address issues related to the quality of pre-university education. The amendments include the introduction of a new system of accreditation of pre-university educational institutions, the introduction of a new system of evaluation and assessment of students, and the introduction of a new system for the recognition of educational qualifications. The amendments also seek to improve the quality of pre-university education by introducing new curricula, providing additional funding for educational institutions, and introducing new regulations for the selection of teachers.
Overall, Law 69/2012 is an important legal document that governs the pre-university education system in the Republic of Albania. The recent amendments to the law seek to address issues related to the quality of pre-university education and to bring it in line with the new Constitution of Albania. The law provides a legal framework for the accreditation of educational institutions, the evaluation and assessment of students, and the recognition of educational qualifications.
