Education Basic Law of Japan

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The Education Basic Law of Japan is a fundamental statute that sets out the guiding principles, goals, and framework for the country’s education system.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Japanese law
education law
administeredBy Ministry of Education of Japan
surface form: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
appliesTo all levels of education in Japan
formal education
non-formal education
basisFor Act on the Organization and Operation of Local Educational Administration
School Education Law of Japan
surface form: School Education Act of Japan

Social Education Act of Japan
cameIntoForceIn 1947
country Japan
defines fundamental aims of education
roles and responsibilities of local public bodies in education
roles and responsibilities of parents in education
roles and responsibilities of the state in education
enactedUnder Constitution of Japan
guarantees right to receive education
JapaneseName Education Basic Law of Japan self-linksurface differs
surface form: 教育基本法
jurisdiction Japan
language Japanese
legalHierarchy Education Basic Law of Japan self-linksurface differs
surface form: fundamental law of education in Japan
legalStatus in force
majorRevisionDate 2006-12-22
originalEnactmentDate 1947-03-31
originalEnactmentYear 1947
prohibits unjust discrimination in education
promotes coexistence with other countries
cultivation of a rich humanity
development of individuality
equal educational opportunities
gender equality in education
lifelong learning
love of country and hometown
public spirit
respect for human rights
respect for tradition and culture
revised 2006
setsOut basic framework of the Japanese education system
goals of education in Japan
guiding principles of education in Japan
shortName Basic Act on Education
subjectMatter education in times of emergency
family education
moral education principles
private schools
social education
structure of the school system
teacher responsibilities
university autonomy principles
typeOfNorm framework legislation
writingSystem Japanese

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Education Basic Law of Japan JapaneseName Education Basic Law of Japan self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: 教育基本法
Education Basic Law of Japan legalHierarchy Education Basic Law of Japan self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: fundamental law of education in Japan