The Lets Protect Children project is a parent-led social initiative, not a political party platform. A spokesman for the ruling party stated on social media that the aim is to strengthen parents’ control over the content presented to their children.
It is described as a parental movement rather than a party program.
The spokesperson emphasized the project’s focus on safeguarding children, directing attention to how sex education is taught and who delivers it, and he linked to the Protect Children Initiative as part of the public discussion around an Education Act amendment. The initiative is presented as a means to keep school content aligned with parental preferences.
The spokesperson also underscored that the citizens’ initiative seeks to enhance parental oversight of school content and stressed that activities conducted outside the classroom should occur only with parental consent.
According to the position presented, sex education should be delivered by qualified educators, with external groups limited to roles clearly governed by school policy.
Further details describe the project’s core assumptions, advocating that education on sexuality for children and teenagers should be conducted by skilled teaching staff, without the involvement of external entities. The justification notes that such activities should be framed broadly and not confined to any single segment of the public discourse.
In addition, the draft envisions a parent council that transparently informs families about activities affecting students. It clarifies that promoters do not impose a predetermined method of communication, leaving room for consultation and accountability.
The draft also proposes an internal oversight mechanism in which the school principal grants binding permission for a community organization to operate on school grounds. Organizations intending to carry out activities in a school must provide the principal with a description of ongoing activities, goals and content, and materials used, in both electronic and paper form.
According to the draft, the school director should seek guidance from the school council and the parents’ council, along with the appropriate educational supervisory body, upon receiving such notifications. After obtaining guidance, the director informs parents of the advice. If the opinions are negative, the organization may not proceed. Participation in classes requires written parental consent, and for adult students, consent from the student themselves.
The draft also states that the advice of school and parent councils would not be required for certain activities tied to public administration tasks at institutions like the National Center for Addiction Prevention, or activities conducted by scouting and humanitarian organizations under specific protective conditions.
The proposal sets a September 1, 2023, effective date for the law.
Additional materials discuss the initiative, including interviews and commentary from party figures about protecting children and empowering parents, as part of ongoing civic engagement around this topic.
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Note: The material summarizes public statements and the draft framework under discussion, focusing on parental rights and school oversight rather than party positions.