Teacher rights review stalled; KMT accuses DPP of blocking agenda

Discussions surrounding regulations for teacher dismissals, non-renewals, suspensions, and performance evaluations have stalled in Taiwan's legislative Yuan. The Education and Culture Committee convened on June 29 to review amendments to the "Regulations Governing Dismissal, Non-Renewal of Employment, Suspension, or Retirement of Teachers in Senior High Schools and Below" and the "Regulations Governing Performance Evaluation of Teachers in Public Senior High Schools and Below."

However, the legislative process has hit a snag, with the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of deliberately obstructing the agenda. KMT legislator Luo Ting-wei, who presided over the committee meeting as convener, stated that the DPP's refusal to sign off on procedural matters is preventing progress.

Luo alleged that the DPP is employing procedural maneuvers to block discussions on issues critical to teachers' rights and welfare. The KMT insists that these regulations are important for ensuring fairness and transparency in the education system, and they accuse the DPP of using its majority to stifle debate and prevent the committee from fulfilling its oversight duties.

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the DPP is blocking the agenda through procedural majority.