Ban on the Russian language in schools: the MP revealed whether students will face penalties.

MP Natalia Pipa emphasizes that teachers will certainly be held accountable for the use of the Russian language during breaks, as recess is also considered a part of the educational process.

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In the Verkhovna Rada, bill No. 12086 has been registered to ensure the creation of a Ukrainian-language educational environment in educational institutions. This bill mandates that students and teachers communicate in Ukrainian during extracurricular time. However, it does not promise any penalties for students who violate these rules, as noted by MP and member of the "Golos" political party faction, Natalia Pipa.

"No one will punish or fine children. The bill stipulates that founders, leaders, and educators should promote the creation of a Ukrainian-speaking environment through conversations, explanations, and encouragement, rather than punishment," she emphasized.

The MP added that the situation regarding teachers is somewhat different. The bill specifies that any interaction on the premises of the educational institution, including breaks, must occur in the state language, as this is part of the educational process. According to current legislation, educators are required to communicate in Ukrainian, and there are already penalties for violating these norms. The Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language has the authority to draft protocols and issue rulings on administrative fines.

She further stated that the project does not introduce additional sanctions for teachers but merely clarifies the existing rules. Its main goal is to specify that breaks and other activities on the premises of the educational institution are also part of the educational process. It does not aim to punish students and parents.

"Therefore, there will be no 'language police' or punishments for children. Our goal is to foster a favorable Ukrainian-speaking environment through dialogue and support," added Natalia Pipa.

It is worth noting that on October 11, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine supported bill No. 12086 to ensure the creation of a Ukrainian-language educational environment in educational institutions, which includes a ban on communication in Russian during school breaks. Earlier, lawyer Igor Feshchenko pointed out that parents of children who speak Russian during breaks at school may start to face fines ranging from 850 to 1700 hryvnias.