Agenda Profile: Jaak Aab

Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

2025-06-18

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Political Position
The speaker expresses moderate skepticism towards the career model within the education sector, highlighting the issue of sufficient funding. While fundamentally supporting the education agreement process and the inclusion of all parties, they demand clear guarantees concerning financing.

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Topic Expertise
Shows a good understanding of education sector funding mechanisms, specifically mentioning the differentiation fund and salary support. It refers to calculations made by local governments and provides a concrete example: one master teacher per large municipality.

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Rhetorical Style
He/She employs a diplomatic and inquisitive approach, beginning with a positive note regarding the education agreement process. The concerns of local municipalities are highlighted in a neutral manner, concluding with a direct question posed to the minister to seek confirmation.

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Activity Patterns
Based on limited data, [the subject] actively participates in parliamentary sessions and monitors developments in the education sector. They mention having "observed the education agreement process from the sidelines."

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Opposition Stance
No direct opposition stance is being expressed. Rather, it is constructive criticism regarding the funding of the career model, based on the concerns of local governments.

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Collaboration Style
Recognizes the importance of negotiations with the parties and supports a consensus-based approach. Poses questions constructively, seeking confirmation from the Minister.

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Regional Focus
It highlights the perspective of local governments and the problems associated with large rural municipalities. It focuses on local-level concerns within the education sector.

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Economic Views
Raises concerns regarding the adequacy of funding within the education sector. Stresses the necessity of ensuring sufficient resources for implementing the career model.

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Social Issues
Data missing.

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Legislative Focus
Focuses on education sector legislation, specifically addressing the issues of principal certification and the teacher career model. As a participant in the first reading of the draft bill.

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