Hong Kong to jail uncertified teachers up to 2 years from 2028-29

Hong Kong authorities will impose fines and imprisonment on schoolteachers working without new practising certificates from the 2028-29 academic year, with short-term supply teachers exempted. The move tightens educator requirements, extending to international, private, and kindergarten teachers who must complete 60 hours of training. This is a regulatory shift in education policy, likely aimed at standardizing qualifications, but its broader political implications are unclear.

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