Special Education Development Action Plan Issued for the 15th Five-Year Period (China, August 2026)
Seven national departments issued an action plan for special education development during the 15th Five-Year period.
Source: Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
Seven national departments issued an action plan for special education development during the 15th Five-Year period.
What Changed?
The notice directs relevant authorities to implement the new national plan after State Council approval.
Old System vs New System
Special education development operated under earlier national policies and plans before this new period-specific action plan was issued.
Authorities now have a new national action plan to guide special education development and implementation during the stated period.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students may be affected by later measures adopted under the national action plan.
Parent / Family Impact
Families should monitor local implementation notices that translate national directions into services and access rules.
School / Institution Impact
Education authorities and institutions are expected to implement the plan through subsequent measures.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers and special education staff may receive new implementation requirements as detailed measures are issued.
Key Dates
- 2026-08-27: notice dated
- 2026-08-28: ministry page published.
What To Do
- Schools and families should follow provincial and local education authorities for operational implementation details.
What To Watch Next
Watch for provincial implementation plans, funding measures and service standards.
Global Context
The action plan creates a new national policy period for special education that can be compared with similar multi-year national plans.
Source Record
Source type: Circular
Source name: Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China