The HKSAR Government will publish the 2026 Education Bill in the Gazette tomorrow to introduce certification requirements for teachers, improve the teacher registration mechanism, and establish a mechanism to handle teacher registration matters for persons found guilty of crimes endangering national security to ensure that all teachers are suitable and suitable candidates to maintain professional standards. According to information, the Bill will stipulate legal requirements and stipulate that all teachers in publicly funded schools, private schools, international schools and kindergartens must hold teacher registration and practice certificates before they can teach in schools to ensure the level of teachers. The practising certificate will be valid for no more than three academic years. The Bill will also set out the conditions required to apply for a certificate of practice, including that teachers must meet continuing professional development requirements to obtain a certificate of practice to ensure that all teachers keep up to date with the latest developments in global and local education policies, so that their knowledge and pedagogy can meet the needs of students and society, thereby further enhancing the professional quality of the teaching team. The Bill will also establish protective mechanisms to prevent persons found guilty of national security crimes from teaching in schools to effectively protect students, maintain teachers' professional conduct, and maintain public confidence in the education profession.

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