Regulations on disciplinary action against teachers from 2026

The Lao Dong Newspaper Legal Consulting Office replied:

Article 35 of the 2025 Law on Teachers (effective from January 1, 2026) stipulates disciplinary action against teachers as follows:

1. Disciplinary action against teachers who are civil servants in public educational institutions shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions on disciplinary action against civil servants in accordance with the provisions of the law on civil servants and other relevant legal provisions.

2. Disciplinary action against teachers working under labor contracts in public educational institutions and non-public educational institutions shall be implemented in accordance with regulations on disciplinary action against employees in accordance with the provisions of the law on labor, regulations on organization and operation of educational institutions and other relevant provisions of law.

3. Disciplinary action against teachers must not affect the learning activities of students. The process of reviewing and disciplining teachers must ensure humanity, protect the image and reputation of teachers.

Thus, from January 1, 2026, disciplinary action against teachers is regulated as above.