Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Preschool Institution Act, the Vocational Educational Institution Act, and the Basic School and Upper Secondary School Act (Bill 231 SE)
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-04-03 20:28
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 9
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 5m
AI Summaries: 9/9 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
Following this, the fifth item on the agenda will be discussed: the second reading of Draft Act 231, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Preschool Institutions Act, the Vocational Educational Institutions Act, and the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act. The rapporteur is Liina Kersna, a member of the Riigikogu Cultural Affairs Committee. The aim of the draft act is to provide an additional basis for the exclusion of pupils from general education, preschool, and vocational education institutions, and to resolve a noteworthy issue regarding the management of these study places concerning children of Ukrainian origin who arrived in Estonia and subsequently departed. Furthermore, it is recalled that previously submitted amendments have been withdrawn and that the proceedings were temporarily suspended due to other circumstances—it is now possible to continue the second reading procedure. The Cultural Affairs Committee has recommendatorily agreed that if the second reading is concluded, the third reading and the final vote will proceed on April 10.
Decisions Made 2
The Culture Committee made a consensus decision on April 1st to move the draft bill to the third reading and final vote on April 10th, following the completion of the second reading.
The leading committee submitted a proposal to conclude the second reading of Bill 231.
Most Active Speaker
The most active participant was fx-YQO-LhEY, Liina Kersna, a member of the Cultural Committee of the Riigikogu. She represents an orientation on the right or center of the political spectrum (right-wing). She led the discussion during the second reading and responded to the questions presented, thereby ensuring a smooth procedural path for the subsequent steps.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The fifth item on today's agenda is the discussion of the second reading of Bill 231, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Preschool Institutions Act, the Vocational Educational Institutions Act, and the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act. The report on this item will be presented by Liina Kersna, a member of the Riigikogu Cultural Affairs Committee.
Liina Kersna
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Liina Kersna said that the bill adds an additional basis for the removal of a student from a general education school, a pre-primary education institution, and a vocational education institution, and resolves the issue of deleting the lists of Ukrainian children in order to free up study places for other students. Furthermore, the Culture Committee decided, following the second reading, to hold the third reading and the final vote on April 10.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The rapporteur is thanked, it is mentioned that you also have questions, and Rain Epler is invited to respond.
Rain Epler
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Rain Epler asked whether this is a general principle: that the draft legislation stalled due to numerous amendments, and now, with the withdrawal of those amendments, it has returned to the floor. He also asked whether the same logic applies to the car tax bill, specifically that if the amendments are not withdrawn, the legislative proceedings will not move forward.
Liina Kersna
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Liina Kersna stated that many bills had stalled due to the massive number of amendments filed for the purpose of obstruction. However, these amendments have now been withdrawn so that the Riigikogu can proceed with the good bill. She expressed gratitude that the bill has reached its second reading and hopes for the third reading on April 10th.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar calls upon Evelin Poolamets.
Evelin Poolamets
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Evelin Poolamets asks during the session how many school places are currently occupied due to the failure to adopt this law.
Liina Kersna
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
In the Culture Committee last fall, it was discussed that if this amendment proposal passes, approximately 200 to 300 student places would likely become available, although the current figures have probably changed.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar announced that there were no questions, opened and closed the debates, and noted that no amendments had been submitted regarding the draft bill—the second reading of Draft Bill 231 is concluded.