Laws and Other Basic Regulations Concerning Education

Article 65 of the Constitution (1993, amended in 1999) specifies that: "The State shall protect and upgrade citizens’ rights to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary steps for quality education to reach all citizens. The State shall respect physical education and sports for the welfare of all Khmer citizens." In addition, "The State shall establish a comprehensive and standardized educational system throughout the country that shall guarantee the principles of educational freedom and quality to ensure that all citizens have equal opportunity to earn a living." (Article 66). "The State shall adopt an educational programme according to the principle of modern pedagogy including technology and foreign languages. The State shall control public and private schools and classrooms at all levels." (Article 67).

According to Article 68, "The State shall provide free primary and secondary education to all citizens in public schools. Citizens shall receive education for at least nine years."

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports was established on the basis of the Law (Kram) dated 24 January 1996.