On the afternoon of November 4, during the socio-economic discussion session, Minister Nguyen Kim Son provided clarifications on several issues raised by the delegates.

In response to concerns about potential interest groups influencing the printing and distribution of textbooks, Minister Son noted that the education sector has taken significant steps to rectify these problems over the past few years.

Minister Son stated that certain individuals involved in bidding processes for paper, printing, and textbook distribution have been prosecuted.

“A number of people have been indicted and detained for investigation. We welcome any specific information on other interest groups involved in illicit activities so that we can coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security and the Procuracy to take further action,” said Minister Son.

During the socio-economic discussion session, deputies offered deep, practical analyses on topics such as student health, career orientation, scientific research in universities, autism support, local educational materials, English language development, and educational planning.

Minister Son acknowledged the existing difficulties faced by vocational and continuing education centers following their integration into larger structures. He pointed out that the country currently has 92 centers managed by Departments of Education and Training and 526 centers under the jurisdiction of Departments of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, or district-level People’s Committees.

He highlighted the complexity of management across these centers due to diverse administrative bodies and varying legal frameworks. Circular 39 regulates the organization and operation of vocational and continuing education centers, while the Education Law stipulates different management roles and functions.

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Previously, deputy Lo Thi Luyen from Dien Bien Province raised concerns about textbook publishing during her address. She noted that despite nearly four years of implementing the 2018 general education program, challenges in the printing and distribution of textbooks persist.

Many localities have yet to print or distribute local educational materials. In some cases, students rely on PDF versions provided on devices or print these themselves. Delegate Luyen attributed these issues to complications in determining copyrights, price evaluations, and bidding processes for printing and distribution.

She also pointed out that the National Assembly Standing Committee's monitoring delegation highlighted these issues in 2019, yet they remain unresolved.

The delegate suggested that a simplified process be established for localities to implement textbook distribution effectively. Adhering strictly to existing laws, decrees, and circulars could mean continued obstacles for years to come.

Quang Phong, Thu Hang, Tran Thuong