Cuba Education Law legislative reform

Cuba has initiated a nationwide public consultation process regarding a preliminary draft of a new Education Law. The proposed legislation, consisting of 10 titles and 243 articles, is intended to serve as a general law covering the entire educational system, including both general and higher education levels.

Key features of the draft include the consolidation of an integrated educational system, formal recognition of various learning methods, the implementation of complementary financing schemes, and enhanced rights protection. The law also aims to address educational innovation, inclusive education, and the application of new technologies and artificial intelligence, while strengthening links between schools, families, and communities.

Consultations are being conducted both digitally and in person, involving teachers, students, families, and various political and student organizations across provinces such as Las Tunas, Mayabeque, and Matanzas. During these sessions, officials have emphasized the importance of in-person instruction, with Minister of Education Naima Trujillo Barreto stating, “it is not possible to educate a child in a non-presential way.” Following the conclusion of these consultations, the draft is intended for debate in the National Assembly of People's Power.