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Higher education changes: doctoral studies and rector dismissal rules

The act introduces two changes to the higher education system. First, it clarifies rules for doctoral students starting in 2024. Second, it gives the minister power to dismiss the first rector of a newly established public university if they violate the law.
Key points
Doctoral students starting in 2024 – new rules for applying transitional provisions.
Minister can dismiss first rector of new public university if law violations are found.
Dismissed rector replaced by new appointee until end of original term.
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2024-01-16
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Against 185
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Przepisy wprowadzające ustawę - Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym i nauce.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 141
Process start date: 2023-12-29
Voting date: 2024-01-16
Voting no: 10
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Key Questions about Higher education changes: doctoral studies and rector dismissal rules

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 141.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Doctoral students starting in 2024 – new rules for applying transitional provisions.
  • Minister can dismiss first rector of new public university if law violations are found.
  • Dismissed rector replaced by new appointee until end of original term.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-09-07.

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