MOET Amends Local Education Administration Functions (Vietnam, June 2026)
MOET amended rules defining the functions, tasks, and powers of provincial Departments of Education and Training and commune-level Culture-Social Affairs Offices in education and training.
MOET amended rules defining the functions, tasks, and powers of provincial Departments of Education and Training and commune-level Culture-Social Affairs Offices in education and training.
What Changed?
The circular revises parts of the framework governing local education administration. It updates how provincial and commune-level bodies are assigned responsibilities in the education and training system.
Old System vs New System
Local education administration functions were set under Circular 15/2025/TT-BGDĐT.
The amended framework applies revised functions and powers for provincial education departments and commune-level offices involved in education and training management.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students may be affected through changes in how local authorities administer school services, education management, and local implementation tasks.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents may need to interact with updated local administrative channels depending on how provinces and communes implement the revised functions.
School / Institution Impact
Schools must follow updated reporting, coordination, and management arrangements set by local education authorities.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers and school staff may see changes in administrative communication, local oversight, or implementation instructions.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-10: circular issued and effective.
What To Do
- Local education offices and schools should review revised responsibilities and update administrative workflows accordingly.
What To Watch Next
Provincial and commune-level implementation documents may clarify how responsibilities are applied locally.
Global Context
This is important for understanding Vietnam's education governance because it adjusts the local management structure that supports national policy implementation.
Source Record
Source type: Regulation
Source name: Vietnam Government Legal Documents Portal