Ukraine Launches Digital System to Monitor School Attendance: Key Details for Parents

New Regulations for Tracking Children in Education

According to Главком: On February 25, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved Resolution No. 241, introducing significant updates to the procedures for registering children of preschool and school age. The primary goal of these changes is to establish a unified digital system for rapid response, enhancing oversight of student attendance at educational institutions. A key component of the new rules requires educational authorities to initiate the submission of data on children who are not attending school to child welfare services. This move is part of broader efforts to modernize public administration and child protection in Ukraine.

Impact and New Requirements

The updated regulations grant expanded authority to child welfare services. Educational institutions are now mandated to:

• Mark a child as 'not enrolled in education' within an automated information system;
• Immediately notify units of the National Police via electronic communication channels;
• Adhere to strictly defined deadlines for transmitting this information.

As noted by Vasyl Bohdan, 'The adopted changes foresee a more efficient exchange of information about children not receiving an education. This will allow for timely responses to such cases and the implementation of necessary measures within the framework of the law.'

Furthermore, starting April 1, Kyiv will begin accepting applications for first-grade enrollment for the 2026/2027 academic year. Parents may submit applications until June 1, inclusive. These regulatory changes aim to ensure child safety, support families, and guarantee access to education for every child. The updated procedures will also enable juvenile police officers to receive information more quickly and interact more effectively with partners when responding to situations where a child drops out of the educational process.

These innovations underscore the importance of monitoring the educational process and child safety in Ukraine. The revised tracking system could significantly improve school attendance rates, as timely information on children not in school allows for measures to reintegrate them into education. The timely start of the first-grade application process is also crucial, allowing families to plan their children's schooling and secure their access to education.