A decree was adopted by the President of Uzbekistan aimed at improving the system of preschool education coverage for children in correctional facilities where convicted women are held.
According to this document, starting from December 1, 2026, new state preschool educational organizations named 'Mother and Child Center' will be opened in Colony No. 21 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which has an operational children's home, as well as in Settlement Colony No. 42. These institutions are intended for children under three years old.
In these new specialized centers, round-the-clock stay groups will be organized, each capable of accommodating up to five toddlers. All conditions necessary for full development, upbringing, and age-appropriate medical care will be provided for the pupils.
Colony No. 21 and Settlement Colony No. 42 are responsible for providing the children with essential necessities, including food, clothing, footwear, and soft furnishings, in accordance with the legislation established for children's home residents.
The Ministry of Health will be responsible for organizing regular medical examinations and timely vaccination of the children. Oversight to ensure that established standards of care are met is entrusted to the National Social Protection Agency, whose specialists will conduct quarterly monitoring of the conditions for mothers and their children.
