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Poland's Health Education: Compulsory Decision Looms Amid Controversy

3/19/2026

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Education Minister Barbara Nowacka will decide by the end of March whether Poland's voluntary health education should be made compulsory.
Supporters say the program prepares students for life.
Conservatives backed by the Catholic Church say it corrupts children.
Participation stands at about 30%, with the lowest rates in conservative regions.
If the right-wing PiS party regains power, health education could be eliminated from schools.

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Education Minister Barbara Nowacka will decide by the end of March whether Poland's voluntary health education should be made compulsory.
Supporters say the program prepares students for life.
Conservatives backed by the Catholic Church say it corrupts children.
Participation stands at about 30%, with the lowest rates in conservative regions.
If the right-wing PiS party regains power, health education could be eliminated from schools.