On 8 December 2020, Ukraine's Official Bulletin published amendments concerning the procurement of learning aids for children with special educational needs under Ministry of Education and Science Order No. 414 of 23 April 2018, which approved a standard list of assistive learning aids and special developmental support equipment.
The changes expanded both the types of equipment listed and the educational institutions permitted to procure relevant aids using public funding.
At the time, the revised list covered:
- inclusive classes and groups;
- special schools;
- educational rehabilitation centres.
The newly listed equipment included interactive LCD or LED panels for developmental support and psychological or emotional activities, 3D printers and scanners, and projectors with interactive features for presenting visual information.
The list also contained an interactive floor.
Ukraine's then Minister of Education and Science, Serhii Shkarlet, stated that the ministry sought to expand children's access to contemporary, high-quality education with new technologies.
Historical context: this article describes regulatory developments in December 2020. Eligibility, procurement procedures and current versions of the applicable rules must be verified before a new purchase. For the original ministry announcement, see the Ministry of Education and Science website.
