В опубликованном сегодня письме премьер-министру Чешской Республики Андрею Бабишу и министру образования, молодежи и спорта Роберту Плаге Комиссар рассматривает предлагаемые изменения в Указ 27/2016 Coll. касательно воспитания учащихся с особыми образовательными потребностями. Комиссар выражает свою обеспокоенность тем, что эти изменения могут негативно сказаться на праве на инклюзивное образование всех детей, включая детей рома и детей-инвалидов.
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The Commissioner notes that the issue of segregation in education is a long-standing concern in the Czech Republic, saying that “school segregation is one of the worst forms of discrimination and a serious violation of the rights of the children concerned, as their learning opportunities are seriously harmed by isolation and lack of inclusion in mainstream schools.” The Commissioner calls on the Government to ensure changes made to the Decree would not jeopardise the right to inclusive education. She notes the importance of ensuring schools are left in no doubt that inclusion into mainstream education should be prioritised, refraining from steps that would divert more children to special education, and ensuring sufficient support for children with special education needs.
The Commissioner acknowledges that states transitioning to inclusive education faced challenges, including social resistance, but underscored that “it is the responsibility of governments to engage the public in dialogue to address apprehensions, to tackle any underlying prejudices, and to stand firm in promoting the value of inclusive education for children and society alike.” She therefore called on the Government to continue to implement its reforms that would lead to an inclusive education system resolutely.