On amendments and additions to certain legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the status of a teacher, education, healthcare and protection of the rights of the child
The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 12, 2026 No. 309-VIIII SAM.
Article 1. To make amendments and additions to the following legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
1. To the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 26, 2011 "On Marriage (Matrimony) and Family":
After the words "are responsible", add the words "for his health, life, safety, as well as" to the third part of paragraph 2 of Article 70.
2. To the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 7, 2020 "On the Health of the People and the Healthcare System":
1) in article 1:
add subparagraph 121-1) as follows:
"121-1) intern - a doctor who is studying as part of an internship and is undergoing professional training with limited access to clinical and (or) sanitary and epidemiological practice under the guidance of a mentor;";
in subparagraph 215), replace the word "supervision" with the word "guidance";
subparagraph 240) should be worded as follows:
"240) mentor is a medical or pharmaceutical worker with at least five years of experience appointed by the head of a healthcare organization, a healthcare education organization to accompany students in medical and pharmaceutical education programs and young professionals in the process of mastering professional competencies, practical skills and professional adaptation, operating on the basis of the trinity of education, science and practice;";
2) add sub-paragraphs to Article 7 17-1), 17-2), 17-3), 17-4), 17-5) and 17-6) as follows:
"17-1) approves the minimum standards for equipping simulation rooms (centers) of healthcare education organizations and simulation rooms (centers) of healthcare organizations;
17-2) approves the rules of admission to study in the organization of education in the field of healthcare in coordination with the authorized body in the field of science and higher education.;
17-3) approves the rules for determining the need for personnel in the field of healthcare and the volume of admission to training in medical specialties;
17-4) approves the need for personnel in the field of healthcare and the volume of admission for training in medical specialties;
17-5) approves the rules for organizing and financing the training of medical and pharmaceutical personnel;
17-6) determines the procedure for hiring a specialist who has studied on the basis of a state educational order;";
3) in subparagraph 35) of paragraph 2 of Article 12, the words "interns" and "interns" should be replaced by the words "interns" and "interns", respectively;
4) in subparagraph 1) of paragraph 4 of Article 27:
Replace the words "resident doctors" with the words "interns and resident doctors";
replace the word "supervision" with the word "guidance";
5) in paragraph 12 of Article 66, the words "(the experience of one of the founders (participants) in the implementation of projects for the construction or operation of technically complex healthcare facilities" should be replaced by the words "for the construction or operation of technically complex healthcare facilities for them or for legal entities whose controlling stake belongs to a potential private partner or founders (participants, shareholders) of a potential private partner";
6) in paragraph 4 of article 155:
The words "and educational" should be deleted;
add the words "and (or) for educational purposes";
7) in article 220:
in subparagraph 2) of paragraph 3, the words "and postgraduate medical education (residency, doctoral studies)" should be replaced by the words "medical (higher medical education, internship) and postgraduate (residency) education";
in paragraph 4:
add the words "bases of sanitary and epidemiological practice" to the first part;
After the words "to them," add the words "methodology for calculating tuition costs at scientific and practical bases, a standard form of a joint activity agreement between an educational organization and a scientific and practical base".;
8) in article 221:
Paragraphs 2 and 3 should be worded as follows:
"2. State mandatory standards for the levels of education in the field of healthcare are approved by the authorized body and define a set of general requirements for the amount of academic load (number of credits) and the competence of the graduate.
The volume of the academic load and the content of cycles of general education and basic disciplines of educational programs of higher education in the field of healthcare are determined by the authorized body.
The volume of basic disciplines of higher education programs in the field of healthcare should be at least 140 credits, with the exception of the specialty "Nursing", which provides at least 120 credits.
Organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education independently develop educational programs in accordance with the requirements of state mandatory standards, as well as taking into account the requirements for the level of qualifications established by professional standards in the field of healthcare.
Educational programs of higher education in the field of healthcare should ensure the development of research skills and clinical thinking.
The list of educational programs is contained in the register of educational programs by level of education in the field of healthcare. The register is maintained and the procedure for inclusion in the register of educational programs by level of education in the field of healthcare is carried out in accordance with the procedure determined by the authorized body.
The authorized body provides an expert opinion on educational programs of higher and postgraduate education in the field of healthcare for their inclusion in the register.
3. The training of medical personnel is carried out according to the programs of integrated medical education, which include higher medical education and internship.";
Paragraph 4, after the words "except for", add the words "interns during the internship period and";
Paragraph 5 should be worded as follows:
"5. Postgraduate medical and pharmaceutical education includes residency, master's and doctoral studies.";
9) add article 221-1 as follows:
"Article 221-1. Internship program
1. Internship programs are implemented by organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education in the field of healthcare at clinical bases, bases of sanitary and epidemiological practice, clinics of organizations of education in the field of healthcare and university hospitals.
The internship is conducted under the guidance of mentors and is aimed at developing professional competencies for obtaining admission to independent clinical practice in organizations providing outpatient care and medical organizations located in district-level regions or single-industry towns, as well as for admission to work in sanitary and epidemiological specialties.
Internship programs are implemented in the form of professional training in medical specialties, the list of which is approved by the authorized body.
2. In order to involve an intern in the provision of medical services at clinical bases, sanitary and epidemiological practice bases, clinics of healthcare education organizations and university hospitals, a training agreement is drawn up between an organization of higher and (or) postgraduate education, a healthcare organization and an intern in a standard form approved by the authorized body.
Internship training provides for the provision of a workplace for an intern doctor at clinical bases, bases of sanitary and epidemiological practice, clinics of health education organizations and university hospitals.
During the training period, interns are subject to the rules of labor regulations, the requirements of professional liability insurance for medical workers, as well as the requirements for safety and labor protection of the scientific and practical base.
3. Internship training is a prerequisite for admission to independent clinical practice for persons who have completed a higher medical education program and qualified as a doctor, with the exception of sanitary and epidemiological specialists who are qualified as a doctor upon completion of the internship.
Upon completion of the internship, a graduate who has passed a professional qualification assessment is issued a state-issued document with the assignment of a specialty.
4. During their professional training under the guidance of mentors, interns have the right to access the medical digital systems of healthcare organizations to the extent necessary to perform educational and clinical tasks, while ensuring confidentiality, protection of personal data and medical secrecy.";
10) in article 222:
Paragraph 1 should be supplemented with the second part as follows:
"The residency is aimed at acquiring or changing the professional qualifications of a doctor in a relevant specialty under the guidance of a mentor for admission to independent clinical practice at all levels of medical care.";
in paragraph 4, replace the word "supervision" with the word "guidance";
Add the words "professional liability insurance of medical workers, as well as requirements" to the fourth part of paragraph 5 after the word "requirements";
in paragraph 6:
delete the word "mandatory".;
Replace the words "continuous integrated medical education and qualified doctors" with the words "integrated medical education";
add paragraph 7 as follows:
"7. During the period of professional training at scientific and practical bases under the guidance of mentors, resident doctors have the right to access the medical digital systems of healthcare organizations to the extent necessary to perform educational and clinical tasks, ensuring confidentiality, personal data protection and medical secrecy.";
11) paragraph 5 of Article 223 should be supplemented with the following parts two and three:
"According to the results of studying the basic disciplines, students undergo an assessment of knowledge and skills.
Students who fail to achieve the threshold score in the assessment of knowledge and skills are subject to expulsion.";
12) paragraph 1 of Article 266 shall be worded as follows:
"1. The National System of accounting for human Resources in the field of healthcare (professional Register) is a digital platform containing information about students and specialists in the field of healthcare, their assessment of performance, qualifications, professional responsibility, salary level, participation in continuous professional development programs, data on migration and staff outflow, as well as staffing levels approved in accordance with the nomenclature of positions of employees of the healthcare system.
The procedure for the formation, maintenance, system maintenance and cybersecurity of the National System of Accounting for Human Resources in the field of healthcare (professional register), as well as the procedure for accounting for students and healthcare professionals in it, are determined by the authorized body.";
13) in paragraph 3 of article 270:
Replace the words "Resident doctors" with the words "Interns and resident doctors";
replace the word "supervision" with the word "guidance";
14) add paragraph 1-1 to Article 276 as follows:
"1-1. Persons enrolled in continuous integrated medical education programs with appropriate terms of study are entitled to complete their studies in the relevant programs or continue their studies in integrated medical education programs."
3. To the Budget Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 15, 2025:
1) subparagraph 4) of paragraph 1 of Article 30 should be supplemented with the eighth paragraph as follows:
"ensuring the participation of republican winners in international Olympiads in general education subjects, scientific project competitions, performance competitions, sports competitions, professional skills competitions;";
2) subparagraph 4) of paragraph 1 of Article 31 should be supplemented with the sixteenth paragraph as follows:
"ensuring the participation of regional winners in national competitions of scientific projects, competitions of performers, national and (or) international competitions of professional skills;";
3) subparagraph 4) of paragraph 1 of Article 32 should be supplemented with the eighteenth paragraph as follows:
"ensuring the participation of regional winners in national competitions of scientific projects, competitions of performers, national and (or) international competitions of professional skills;".
4. To the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 27, 2007 "On Education":
1) in article 1:
Subclauses 2-1), 2-2), 2-3) and 2-4) should be worded as follows:
"2-1) academic integrity is a set of norms, rules and values that determine the behavior of participants in the educational process based on the principles of honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility and trust observed by them in teaching, upbringing, teaching and (or) carrying out scientific activities.;
2-2) academic credit is a unified unit of measurement for the amount of scientific and (or) educational work (workload) of a student and (or) a teacher (teacher) necessary to achieve the learning outcomes of an educational program.;
2-3) academic mobility – transfer of students or research teachers, teachers for training, internship or research for a certain academic period (semester or academic year) to another organization of technical and professional, post-secondary, higher and (or) postgraduate education (within the country or abroad) with mandatory recalculation of mastered learning outcomes (modules), curricula, disciplines in the form of academic credits in their organization of technical and professional, post-secondary, higher and (or) postgraduate education or to continue studies in another organization of technical and vocational, post-secondary, higher and (or) postgraduate education;
2-4) an accreditation body is a legal entity that conducts institutional and (or) specialized (programmatic) accreditation of educational organizations based on accreditation standards (regulations);";
add subparagraph 2-5) to read as follows:
"2-5) standards (regulations) of accreditation – documents of the accreditation body that establish the requirements for the accreditation procedure;";
Subparagraph 28) should be worded as follows:
"28) internship is a form of training students in medical specialties to gain admission to clinical or sanitary-epidemiological practice within the framework of integrated medical education;";
in subparagraph 48):
replace the words "clinical training center" with the words "simulation room (center)";
after the words "postgraduate education", add the words "in the field of healthcare or healthcare organization";
2) in the first part of Article 5:
in subparagraph 14), the words "develops and" should be deleted;
subparagraph 32):
after the words "sports competitions," add the words "international competitions of professional skills,";
after the words "(awarded with diplomas), add the words "(or certificates)";
add subparagraph 95-1) to read as follows:
"95-1) develops and approves the rules for the use of a cellular subscriber device by students and pupils in secondary education organizations;";
3) in subparagraph 17-1) of the first part of Article 5-3:
after the word "activities", add the words "branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education,";
the words "and (or) their branches" should be deleted;
4) in article 6:
Paragraph 2 should be supplemented with sub-paragraphs 9-1) and 9-2) as follows:
"9-1) ensures the participation of students who are regional winners in Olympiads in general education subjects, competitions of scientific projects at the national level according to the list determined by the authorized body in the field of education;
9-2) ensures the participation of students who are regional winners in performance competitions, national-level sports competitions, as well as national and (or) international-level professional skill competitions according to the list determined by the authorized body in the field of education;";
Paragraph 3 should be supplemented with sub-paragraphs 15-1) and 15-2) as follows:
"15-1) ensures the participation of students who are regional winners in Olympiads in general education subjects, competitions of scientific projects at the national level according to the list determined by the authorized body in the field of education;
15-2) ensures the participation of students who are regional winners in performance competitions, national-level sports competitions, as well as national and (or) international-level professional skill competitions according to the list determined by the authorized body in the field of education;";
5) in the first part of Article 8-2, the words "(state mandatory education standards, standard curricula, standard curricula)" should be deleted;
6) add paragraph 7 to Article 9-1 as follows:
"7. Branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education, foreign educational institutions, within one year from the moment of their establishment, are accredited by foreign accreditation bodies that accredited the parent organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education.
If the accreditation by a foreign accreditation body is not provided for by the legislation of the country of registration of the parent organization of higher and (or) postgraduate education, then the accreditation is carried out by an international accreditation body recognized for the accreditation of branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions.
The criteria for recognition of international accreditation bodies for the accreditation of branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions are established in the requirements and rules for recognition, inclusion and exclusion from the register of recognized accreditation bodies, including foreign ones, in the field of higher and postgraduate education.
Branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign accredited educational institutions are included in the register of accredited organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education.";
7) paragraph 8 of Article 14 should be supplemented with the second part as follows:
"Standard training programs in medical and pharmaceutical specialties should contain practical skills and learning outcomes.";
8) Paragraph 5 of Article 21 should be worded as follows:
"5. The training of medical personnel is carried out according to the programs of integrated medical education, including higher medical education and internship.
The rules for the training of medical personnel in the internship are approved by the authorized body in the field of healthcare.";
9) in paragraph 3 of article 22:
delete the word "mandatory".;
replace the words "continuous integrated education in clinical specialties, the list of which is approved by the authorized body in the field of healthcare" with the words "integrated medical education, with the exception of educational programs of sanitary and epidemiological profile";
add the following part of the second part:
"The list of residency specialties is approved by the authorized body in the field of healthcare.";
10) the second part of paragraph 3 of Article 26:
after the words "sports competitions", add the words ", international competitions of professional skills";
after the words "(awarded with diplomas), add the words "(or certificates)";
11) add article 36-1 as follows:
"Article 36-1. Educational activities of branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions
1. Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreign citizens and stateless persons have the right to receive higher and (or) postgraduate education in branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions registered in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. Branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions carry out educational activities in accordance with the rules of recognition in the Republic of Kazakhstan of branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions engaged in educational and research activities in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter – the rules of recognition), approved by the authorized body in the field of science and higher education.
3. Educational activities of branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions are carried out on the basis of:
1) the authorization document of the parent organization of higher and (or) postgraduate education, issued in the country of its registration;
2) accreditation carried out by the accreditation body in accordance with this Law;
3) decisions of the parent organization of higher and (or) postgraduate education on opening a branch of a foreign organization of higher and (or) postgraduate education or a foreign educational institution in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and on issuing to its graduates an equivalent document on education of the parent organization of higher and (or) postgraduate education.
4. Branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions ensure the quality of education not lower than the requirements of the relevant state mandatory standards of education with compulsory study of the disciplines "History Kazakhstan" and "Kazakh language".
Branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions provide students with living conditions.";
12) in article 39:
add paragraph 5-2 as follows:
"5-2. Educational documents of their own sample are issued by branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions accredited by accreditation bodies included in the register of recognized accreditation bodies, including foreign ones.
The form and requirements for completing educational documents of their own sample are determined by branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions, taking into account the basic requirements for the content of educational documents of their own sample.";
Paragraph 8 should be supplemented with the second part as follows:
"Educational documents issued by branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions established in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 42 of this Law are recognized in the Republic of Kazakhstan without undergoing procedures for the recognition of educational documents.";
13) parts three and four of paragraph 5 of Article 40 should be deleted;
14) in article 42:
in the title, replace the words "and liquidation" with the words ", liquidation and termination of activities";
In the first part of paragraph 1, the words "and liquidation", "and liquidation" should be replaced, respectively, with the words ", liquidation and termination of activities", ", liquidation and termination of activities";
In the first part of paragraph 2, the words "or liquidation" should be replaced by the words ", liquidation or termination of activities";
In the first part of paragraph 3, the words "or liquidation" should be replaced by the words ", liquidation or termination of activities";
Add paragraphs 4 and 5 to read as follows:
"4. The establishment and termination of branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions that comply with the recognition rules are carried out on the basis of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan or by decision of the authorized body in the field of science and higher education in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
5. The establishment and termination of activities of international educational institutions in the Republic of Kazakhstan and (or) their branches are carried out on the basis of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan or by decision of the authorized body in the field of science and higher education in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.";
15) delete subparagraph 2-6) of paragraph 3 of Article 43;
16) in article 47:
in paragraph 3:
subparagraph 6) should be supplemented with the words ", except for the cases provided for in subparagraph 6-1) of this paragraph";
add subparagraph 6-1) as follows:
"6-1) restoration or transfer to educational programs of higher or postgraduate education of training areas in the field of education and healthcare, including from foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education, if there is a certificate of unified national testing or comprehensive testing with a score not lower than the established threshold score according to the standard rules for admission to study at the organization educational institutions that implement programs of higher and postgraduate education, passing a special exam, as well as meeting the requirements, determined by the authorized body in the field of science and higher education (except for persons who have studied in leading foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education, the criteria for which are determined by the authorized body in the field of science and higher education);";
In paragraph 10-1, the words "short-term curricula for educational purposes" should be replaced by the words "rules for the use of a cellular subscriber device by students and pupils in secondary education organizations approved by the authorized body in the field of education";
17) paragraph 2 of Article 49 should be supplemented with subparagraph 8) as follows:
"8) respect the rights and legitimate interests of the teacher provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.";
18) add paragraph 1-1 to article 57 as follows:
"1-1. Branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions carry out educational activities in accordance with Article 36-1 of this Law.";
19) add paragraph 11-1 to article 59 as follows:
"11-1. Branches of foreign organizations of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions are subject to inspection and preventive monitoring with visits in accordance with the Business Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.";
20) in the third part of paragraph 5 of Article 62, the words "paragraph 4 of Article 65 of this Law" shall be replaced by the words "this Law";
21) delete the first part of paragraph 4 of Article 65.
5. To the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 1, 2011 "On State Property":
Paragraph 3 of Article 177 should be supplemented with the second part as follows:
"The board of directors of an organization of higher and (or) postgraduate education in the form of a non-profit joint-stock company (joint-stock company) with the participation of the state, in addition to the persons specified in part one of this paragraph, may include a representative of the local executive body."
6. To the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 16, 2014 "On Permits and Notifications":
Paragraph 2 of article 28 should be supplemented with subparagraph 2-1) as follows:
"2-1) branches of a foreign organization of higher and (or) postgraduate education and foreign educational institutions engaged in educational activities in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education";".
7. To the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 31, 2015 "On Public-Private Partnership":
1) The title of chapter 8 should read as follows:
"Chapter 8. Final and transitional provisions";
2) add article 58-1 as follows:
"Article 58-1. Specifics of the implementation of concession projects initiated before January 1, 2025
1. Amendments and (or) additions to the tender (auction) documentation of concession projects approved before January 1, 2025, are carried out using subitems 4) and 9) of Article 20, subitem 3) of Article 21, subitem 3) of paragraph 2 of Article 26 of this Law.
2. When conducting a tender to select a concessionaire for the concession projects specified in paragraph 1 of this article, the development of a feasibility study with the conclusion of a comprehensive non-departmental examination as part of the concession applications of potential concessionaires is not required.
3. If, for concession projects specified in paragraph 1 of this article, the value of the concession object, after approval of the design and estimate documentation, is determined to be less than the value of the concession object specified in the concession agreement, the agreement must be adjusted in accordance with the value determined by the design and estimate documentation.".
8. To the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 27, 2019 "On the status of a teacher":
1) in article 6:
Subparagraph 2) of paragraph 2 should be worded as follows:
"2) demanding from him reports or information not provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of education, as well as the obligation to maintain documents simultaneously on paper and in electronic form;";
In paragraph 3, the word "average" should be deleted;
add paragraph 4 as follows:
"4. The teacher and (or) the head of the educational organization are responsible for incidents that have occurred to students and (or) pupils, exclusively during the period of their professional activity, including in the process of fulfilling official duties related to educational activities."
9. To the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 1, 2024 "On Science and Technology Policy":
subparagraph 11) of the first part of Article 8, after the words "and programs", add the words ", including with the participation of students in secondary education organizations under the guidance of scientific supervisors,".
10. To the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 15, 2025 "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Improving Budget Legislation and Invalidating the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Concessions":
The second part of paragraph 3 of Article 2 should be supplemented with the words ", unless otherwise provided by Article 58-1 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public-Private Partnership".
11. To the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 30, 2025 "On the Prevention of Offenses":
Paragraph 2 of article 78 should be supplemented with sub-paragraphs 13), 14), 15) and 16) as follows:
"13) those at risk from psychological educators and social educators of secondary education organizations and organizations implementing educational programs for technical and vocational education, including minors who have reported violence and ill-treatment, with suicidal intentions and suicide attempts;
14) being accompanied by family support centers and psychological support centers;
15) whose cases were considered at the meetings of the Commission on juvenile affairs and protection of their rights;
16) identified by mobile groups for early detection and organization of support to persons (families) in difficult situations where facts of domestic violence have been established.".
Article 2. This Law shall enter into force sixty calendar days after the date of its first official publication.
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