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Hungarian education administration reforms

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2026-07-30 09:28 UTC → 2026-07-30 14:03 UTC · added removed

In late July 2026 the Hungarian government announced two related changes to its education system. First, an amendment to the vocational‑training law would abolish the dual‑leadership (chancellery) model in vocational centres, consolidating responsibilities under a single chief director directors from 1 January 2027. The change is presented as a simplification to speed decisions and increase teacher autonomy, though teachers’ unions note it does not address staff pay or conditions. Two days later the Ministry of Education and Child Care disclosed a broader overhaul of the Klebelsberg Center and the 60 regional school‑district administrations. The review found that the previous centralisation had become dysfunctional, leading to the decision to strip the Klebelsberg Center of its central management role and place overall education administration directly under the ministry. From 1 January 2027 the centre will function as a research and support institute, while district director positions will be filled through open competitions with five‑year contracts and mayoral involvement. Together, The competition for the measures signal a shift toward decentralised, competitively appointed leadership across both vocational 60 district directorates was announced for 20 August, covering roughly 2,130 schools, 5,002 service points, about 698,500 pupils and general education sectors, aiming more than 82,000 teachers. An audit cited excessive centralisation, financial, IT and donation‑management problems that raised costs and risks, and noted that the Klebelsberg Center operated an operational control system without a legal basis. The reform follows a 2025 budget injection of 27 billion forints to improve efficiency, oversight cover utility costs, underscoring persistent funding shortfalls. Officials argue the changes will create a more competitive, humane and responsiveness within Hungary’s school network. accountable system, reducing bureaucratic burdens and improving staffing and resources.

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