MŠMT Publishes New Study Standard for Risk Behavior Prevention Specialists (Czechia, June 2026)
MŠMT published a new study standard for specialized activity in risk behavior prevention. The standard applies from 1 July 2026 for accreditation applications considered by the DVPP Accreditation Commission.
MŠMT published a new study standard for specialized activity in risk behavior prevention. The standard applies from 1 July 2026 for accreditation applications considered by the DVPP Accreditation Commission.
What Changed?
The new standard defines requirements for preparing school prevention methodologists, including expected graduate competencies, study content, and conditions for study delivery.
Old System vs New System
Training providers used previous accreditation expectations for this specialized study area, and existing accredited programmes were not yet aligned with the new standard.
From 1 July 2026, providers can submit accreditation applications under the new standard, and current providers are advised to move programmes into alignment and apply for new accreditation.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students may benefit indirectly through better prepared staff responsible for risk behavior prevention, wellbeing, and safe school environment work.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents do not receive a direct new obligation, but schools may later have staff trained under updated prevention requirements.
School / Institution Impact
Schools should monitor whether staff training providers use the new standard and whether prevention methodologist preparation changes.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers seeking the specialized prevention role will need programmes aligned with the new standard once providers update accreditation.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-24: standard published
- 2026-07-01: standard valid for accreditation applications
- 2026-09-11: DVPP Accreditation Commission meeting referenced by MŠMT.
What To Do
- Training providers should review the new standard
- align programme content
- and prepare accreditation applications under the updated requirements.
What To Watch Next
Watch accreditation decisions and whether current programmes are replaced or updated under the new standard.
Global Context
The record helps compare how countries formalize school prevention staff preparation and safe-school roles.
Source Record
Source type: Guidance
Source name: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT)