More than 12,000 parents who did not send their children to school were fined

"General secondary education is compulsory education in Uzbekistan. When we conducted research on chronic truants, some parents took their children abroad citing various reasons, such as "a three-day trip" or "going for treatment." As a result, the child is chronically absent from school... There are also parents who make their children work instead of going to school during classes. "Also, it is revealed that there are students who spend time in Internet cafes or other entertainment places, telling their family that they have gone to school because of lack of parental control," he said.

"Mainly, 10-11th grade students go to the tutor to learn foreign languages or to prepare for university entrance exams. It is true that the regular attendance of students at school and good attendance also depend on the quality and attractiveness of education. Today, efforts are being made to improve the quality of education. English classes are also held in schools. But the student takes the money from his parents, goes to the educational center and studies more. Last year, 500 foreign language specialists were brought in to solve such problems. They are teaching a foreign language in different schools across the Republic, all of them have their place of residence and salary covered by the state. Starting from the 2024-2025 academic year, another 1,500 qualified specialists will be brought from abroad to teach foreign languages. This prevents students from going to educational centers. State schools have created equal conditions for general secondary education. Some social problems will certainly be solved with the help of local governments. If the student does not come to class because of these issues, it will be taken into account," said the head of the department.