By Months: Kadri Tali
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
12.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on the draft Basic Education Act, which was initiated by the Minister of Education. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and highlights its primary achievement: the introduction of the requirement for Estonian-language instruction in kindergartens, a measure that has been neglected for the past ten years.
11.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative priority is the deliberation of Draft Act 518 on amending the Sports Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic. Focus is placed on simplifying the procedure for income tax refunds and conducting a detailed analysis of the new provision (repayment of the award in case of violation). The commission acts as both a supporter and a critical scrutinizer of the draft, deciding consensually in favor of concluding the first reading.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The legislative focus is on amendments to education laws concerning the lowering of the maximum limit for kindergarten fees and the establishment of a minimum rate for school lunch support. The speaker opposes the drafts, reporting the committee's decision to propose the rejection of both bills (319 and 404).
05.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is narrowly directed toward supporting and adopting the draft bill concerning the extension of the National Opera Estonia. The speaker is a strong proponent and driver of this initiative within the Culture Committee, requesting a unanimous vote from the parliament.
04.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker's primary legislative focus is securing a long-term Education Pact that addresses wage growth, working conditions, and a career model. Furthermore, they are interested in creating legislative incentives that would allow private funding to be attracted to the culture and sports sectors.
03.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is on supporting a comprehensive education reform, which includes extending the compulsory school age and transforming vocational education into a competitive alternative. The speaker is a strong proponent of these reforms and stresses the necessity of a sustainable system that encompasses all levels of education.
02.2024
4 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on amendments to the Higher Education Act (Bill 291) and the reform of the Cultural Endowment Act. Work is actively underway to create a new financial mechanism that would attract private funding for the development of culture and sport, with the goal of establishing them as a recognized economic sector.
01.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is on supporting the Minister of Education’s plan and vision, which encompasses the transition to the Estonian language, the establishment of a career model for teachers, and the development of the school network. The speaker is a strong proponent of the government’s educational policy priorities, viewing this as an exceptional opportunity for Estonian education.