Children from socially vulnerable families in grades I-VI will receive school uniforms free of charge, the Ministry of Education announced. For other students, schools may organize tenders to have uniforms sewn, or parents can arrange for them independently. The announcement came as part of the Ministry’s plans to make school uniforms mandatory starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Minister of Education Givi Mikanadze explained that the decision is still at the concept stage and various proposals are being considered, including additional support for large families. A unique social project is planned to involve female convicts from vocational institutions in sewing uniforms for children from vulnerable families, particularly those identified by the Social Service of the Ministry of Health as having 60,000 points or less.
For the rest of the students, uniform procurement will either be managed by schools through tenders or arranged individually by parents. The Ministry also plans to involve the public in selecting designs, with each school choosing from several options to create a uniform that incorporates elements of national symbolism or local identity.
Minister Mikanadze added that the initiative will begin as a pilot program in primary grades, and feedback will guide potential expansion to upper grades. Preparations, including the public design selection process, will be completed by early spring to ensure smooth implementation for the 2026-2027 school year.
