The Education, Science and Youth Affairs Committee discussed, in the second reading, amendments to the laws on higher and general education.

The draft law “On Amendments to the Law of Georgia on Higher Education” was presented at the session by Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth Zviad Gabisonia.

The amendment clarifies that the change in the number of credits will apply only to bachelor’s educational programs for students enrolled from September 1, 2025.

According to another amendment to the Law on Higher Education, a document certifying completion of a higher education program, issued by a licensed higher educational institution or an institution deemed licensed by law, to a student enrolled before September 1, 2010 in accordance with Georgian legislation, will be recognized by the State regardless of the institution’s accreditation status.

In addition, the State will recognize a document certifying completion of a higher educational program by a person enrolled before 2005, provided that the document was issued by a higher educational institution that possessed a license for higher educational activity at the time the qualification was awarded.

A higher education document issued upon completion of a one-tier higher educational program before September 1, 2010 will be considered equivalent to a master’s degree diploma.

The session also discussed amendments to the Law of Georgia “On General Education,” concerning the recognition of education received abroad within the framework of general education.

According to the amendment, recognition of general education obtained during studies abroad will no longer fall under the competence of the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement. This authority will be fully assigned to general educational institutions.

The Education, Science and Youth Affairs Committee supported the proposed amendments presented at the session.