Lukashenko signed the law on licensing. Including for schools and kindergartens

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has signed the Law "On Licensing", as reported to BELTA by the press service of the Belarusian leader.

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has signed the Law "On Licensing", as reported to BELTA by the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The law preserves the main approaches to licensing enshrined in the decree of the Head of State of September 1, 2010 No. 450 "On Licensing of Certain Types of Activities", ensuring the continuity of basic licensing principles.

In particular, the entire licensing sphere is regulated systematically and comprehensively, including the definition of licensed activities and licensing authorities, the requirements for applicants and licensees, and the procedure for obtaining a license. Gross violations of licensing legislation that constitute grounds for license termination are specified.

Additionally, the law provides for the licensing of activities in the field of railway transport in order to fulfill the country's obligations within the framework of the EAEU.

The transition to electronic licensing is enshrined through the creation of a Unified Digital Register of Licenses.

One of the important innovations is the introduction of licensing for preschool and school education.

Educational activities require increased state control, as they are related to the formation of a healthy, ideologically stable, and well-rounded personality. Licensing of these activities will guarantee the legality and quality of services provided, allow for the assessment of the educational process organization, and prevent the emergence of business entities in the education sector pursuing purely commercial goals to the detriment of the state and individuals.

The provisions on obtaining licenses by state and private kindergartens and schools will come into force immediately after the official publication of the law, while other provisions will take effect from January 1, 2023. The deadlines for applying for a license will be determined by the Ministry of Education in accordance with the schedule approved by it. Licensing is assigned to the Minsk City Executive Committee, city (cities of regional subordination) and district executive committees.

The adoption of the law will reduce the administrative burden on economic entities, ensure that a license is required only for carrying out economic activities potentially associated with threats of harm to state or public interests, or to the rights and legitimate interests of citizens.

Source: belta.by