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Nawrocki withdrew his son from classes. The Minister of Education reacts.

Nawrocki withdrew his son from classes. The Minister of Education reacts.

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Minister of Education Barbara Nowacka responded to the statement of President Karol Nawrocki

"We have decided to withdraw our son from health education classes," announced President Karol Nawrocki. Education Minister Barbara Nowacka responded to the head of state's post. "Before you withdraw, veto, sign, or get outraged, it's really worth reading the documents!" she commented on social media.

Karol Nawrocki stated that health education is a subject with ideological overtones. "Under the innocent-sounding name of this subject , attempts are being made to smuggle ideology and politics into Polish schools , and this cannot be allowed," he noted in his post on Platform X.

Nawrocki withdrew his son from health education classes

As the president emphasized, "school is, above all, a place of learning." "But it is also a space for building respect for the culture, traditions, and Christian values ​​from which our civilization stems ."

"First and foremost, we, the parents, have the right to make decisions regarding our children's education, and this is the moment when it is worth exercising this right," he concluded.

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Barbara Nowacka, the head of the Ministry of Education, among others, posted a commentary on social media regarding Karol Nawrocki's statement. She advised the president that before doing anything, he should read the documents. "In this case, specifically, the core curriculum for health education should be read ," she pointed out.

Health Education. Minister Nowacka reacted to the president's post.

The minister emphasized that the president should be particularly concerned about children's health and public trust in teachers who "wisely and sensitively impart knowledge." She added that information on "addiction prevention, prevention, exercise, mental health, building relationships, and respect for others" would be useful to everyone .

Mr. President, before you sign off, veto, sign, or get outraged, it's really worth reading the documents! In this case, specifically, you should read the core curriculum for health education.

You should especially care about children's health and public trust in… https://t.co/zOAls2cKYk

— Barbara Nowacka (@barbaraanowacka) September 20, 2025

Health education is a subject that replaced Family Life Education this school year. It is taught in primary schools in grades 4-8 (one hour per week in each grade, with classes in grade 8 being offered only in the first semester) and in secondary schools (one hour per week for two years). It is optional this year .

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A parent who does not want their child to participate in health education classes must submit a written resignation to the school principal by September 25th . Adult students must submit their own resignation .

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