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At its 98th session today, the Government of Republika Srpska adopted a decision to establish the Public Institution Secondary School Centre Laktaši. The decision defines the scope and manner of operations, management and governance bodies, as well as other matters significant to the activities and functioning of the school. The decision was made based on the resolution of the Minister of Education and Culture dated 5 December 2024, which determined that this secondary school centre meets the prescribed conditions for its establishment, commencement of operations, and the provision of secondary education activities.

In accordance with the Law on Secondary Education, the decision regarding the fulfillment of conditions for the establishment and commencement of operations of the Secondary School Centre Laktaši was made based on the initiative of the City of Laktaši and the Feasibility Study for the Establishment of the Secondary School Centre Laktaši dated 31 October 2024. This was after the Commission of the Ministry of Education and Culture confirmed that all conditions for its establishment were met and that there was a need for secondary education for students in the Laktaši area.

The decision also confirmed that funds for the establishment and operation of the school have been secured, as well as the necessary space, equipment, and teaching materials in accordance with pedagogical standards and regulations. Furthermore, the required number of teachers and professional associates have been ensured, along with the necessary conditions for practical teaching, a gymnasium, and an outdoor playground.

The Ministry of Education and Culture will adopt the student enrollment plan for this secondary school no later than the end of March next year, in accordance with the Law on Secondary Education and the adoption of the enrollment plan for public secondary schools in the Republic of Srpska.

Previously, the Government of the Republic of Srpska identified the need for the establishment of a secondary school in Laktaši at its 126th session, held on 17 June 2021. In its conclusion, the Government acknowledged that the establishment of the Secondary School Centre in Laktaši is acceptable from the perspective of the municipality’s development, in terms of providing workforce for new economic activities, as well as from a social perspective, regarding its contribution to the employment policy for the population. Accordingly, the Government tasked the Ministry of Education and Culture and the municipality of Laktaši to undertake activities to create the necessary conditions for the establishment of the Secondary School Centre in Laktaši.