The Saeima has determined when remote learning will be banned in primary classes 0 9

From September 1, 2027, students in the 1st and 4th grades will no longer be educated in a remote format. A year later, in-person education will also apply to students in the 2nd and 5th grades, and from September 1, 2029, it will apply to students in the 3rd and 6th grades.

Also, from September 1, 2027, students in the 1st to 6th grades will no longer be able to receive primary education at home.

As previously reported, the law adopted by the Saeima and returned by the president for reconsideration stipulated that the new regulations regarding the 1st grade would come into effect as early as the 2026/2027 school year, and from September 1, 2027, the regulation would also apply to the 2nd and 4th grades, from September 1, 2028, to the 3rd and 5th grades, and from September 1, 2029, to the 6th grade.

The LETA agency has already reported that on January 22, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Education Law, which, in particular, provide for a significant restriction on the availability of remote learning for students in the 1st to 6th grades. Remote learning or home education at this stage of primary education will only be permitted for one year for those students who receive a self-governance assessment stating that learning in this format is in the best interests of the child. The criteria and procedure for conducting the self-governance assessment have been entrusted to the Cabinet of Ministers.

The president of the country has called for changes to be introduced thoughtfully and to consider postponing the date of their entry into force to avoid a situation where a hasty reform could jeopardize the interests of the child.

At the same time, the president emphasized that the deadline for developing the rules by May 15, 2026, should remain in force to ensure timely clarity in the application of the new regulations.