The Ministry of Education of Georgia has submitted legislative amendments that would allow public servants to participate in main education-sector activities, including textbook development and accreditation processes, under regulated conditions.
The proposal introduces changes to the Law of Georgia on the Fight Against Corruption, revising existing restrictions related to conflict of interest and employment incompatibility.
Under the proposed framework, public officials would be permitted to:
- Contribute to the development and review of general education textbooks
- Participate in accreditation and authorization councils
- Provide expert services to the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement
Such involvement would require prior approval from the relevant institution or an authorized official body and would be granted for a fixed term of up to one year.
The ministry argues that current restrictions have limited the participation of qualified professionals in education reform processes, particularly in accreditation and quality assurance mechanisms.
Officials say the amendments are intended to ensure that experienced specialists can contribute to ongoing reforms without breaching anti-corruption standards.
The proposal comes as work is already underway on new textbooks for the 2028–2029 academic year, increasing demand for expert input in curriculum development and evaluation.
The ministry stated that the legislative changes will help prevent delays in implementing new educational standards and strengthen the overall quality assurance system.
