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My child will be 8.4 years old on September 1. He was enrolled in school, but the education department is being difficult: they say the child must undergo a ПМЖК. I found information online that says there is no such requirement, unless the school itself refuses enrollment. I'm worried and unsure what to do, and I feel we should file a complaint with the prosecutor's office. Has anyone had a similar situation — how did you resolve it?
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Mariya Milasius
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Hi — could you please explain what 'ПМПК' (PMPK) means?
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August 27, 2025, 1:48 PM
Mariya Milasius
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We're eight years old, and we're starting first grade!
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August 27, 2025, 1:48 PM
elena
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Please complete this — a child must start first grade before turning eight years old.
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August 27, 2025, 1:49 PM
Kissya
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Mariya Milasius Psychological and Educational Assessment Committee — We're here to help and support you.
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August 27, 2025, 1:49 PM
Nataliya
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Is there a problem with her going through that?
If her start in first grade was delayed, consider contacting the school assessment committee.
There’s nothing to be afraid of or ashamed of — they can help clarify your options.
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August 27, 2025, 1:50 PM
Olga
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If your child shows developmental delays (for example, ZZR or ZPR), they should be evaluated by the PMPK (the psychological-medical-pedagogical commission). The commission will determine the official diagnosis and provide you with a list of appropriate special or corrective schools. If you’d like, I can help explain the process or the next steps.
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August 27, 2025, 1:51 PM
Olka
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That makes sense — they're probably doing brain screenings since children that age are starting school. I believe it's required.
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August 27, 2025, 1:52 PM
Kissya
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Nataliya I don't want to. I believe the child should be given time to learn first; after that, the teacher can decide whether it's appropriate to move forward.
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August 27, 2025, 1:52 PM
Mariya Milasius
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Mariya Milasius I think it was the CPMPK :) Anyway — we had the evaluation so the teacher wouldn't have any concerns about my child's speech. At first, my child was diagnosed with dysarthria; later it was described as a general speech delay. After the committee's decision, the school will also provide a speech therapist.
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August 27, 2025, 1:53 PM
Maryam
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The school is correct. I know this can be confusing — under the Education Law, a child must not have reached their eighth birthday by September 1, unless there is an assessment or approval from a PMPK (psychological-medical-pedagogical commission).
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August 27, 2025, 1:54 PM
Anita
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I recommend checking the education law — it appears to be mandatory.
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August 27, 2025, 1:55 PM
Alena
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Do you know what criteria they're using?
Please ask them to prepare an official written document stating the request and the reasons for it.
Remember that participation in the PMPK is voluntary, and sharing its conclusions with others should also be voluntary.
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August 27, 2025, 1:56 PM
elena
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Nataliya I know this can be worrying. If your child is 8 years and 4 months old and still hasn’t learned the expected skills, please don’t ignore it. It’s important to see a pediatrician or a specialist for an assessment and support.
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August 27, 2025, 1:57 PM
Kissya
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Olga I'm genuinely curious how they could possibly force someone to do that. I don't agree. What would they do next? That's the real question.
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August 27, 2025, 1:57 PM
Kissya
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Alena I read the same thing — that it's supposed to be voluntary. I can't understand how they could force anyone into it; it doesn't make sense.
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August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM
Kissya
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Nataliya My child can do mental math and can read and write. Right now I don't want to deal with any commission, fees, or paperwork, and I feel I have the right to make that decision.
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August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM
elena
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Nataliya If completing this isn't difficult for you, please note that the school won't enroll you without charging a fee. I know this can be frustrating — I'm here to help if you'd like some assistance.
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August 27, 2025, 2:01 PM
Tatyana
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The PMPK is not a mandatory procedure. Here’s what you need to do: go to the school, obtain a psychologist’s assessment report, and bring it to the education department. There, submit a written application — that’s all. By law, PMPK assessments are carried out only at the parents’ request. The school cannot legally refuse to enroll your child.
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August 27, 2025, 2:02 PM
Olga
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Olga If your child is over 8 years old, is starting first grade after kindergarten, and has special health needs, they should be evaluated by the PMPK commission. If you need help with the process, please reach out — we’re here to support you.
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August 27, 2025, 2:03 PM
Kissya
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Tatyana There isn't a school psychologist. Thank you for your reply.
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August 27, 2025, 2:04 PM
Kissya
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Olga I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been in this situation. I'll insist on my rights, and maybe the prosecutor's office can explain them more clearly.
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August 27, 2025, 2:04 PM
Tatyana
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Tatyana You can have the assessment done privately (for a fee). My son is going to class 8.1 — it was the same procedure, and no one hassled us. The PMPK (psychological‑medical‑pedagogical commission) cannot force you to undergo the assessment, and they don’t have the right to refuse your child’s enrollment in school.
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August 27, 2025, 2:05 PM
Ulyanka
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I took my daughter to the PMPK three times. It wasn't anything terrible — just a lot of wasted time 🤷… From what I understand, they use the PMPK for almost everything now 😑; it feels like they're just covering themselves. In theory, you can simply submit a refusal and that's it.
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August 27, 2025, 2:06 PM
Maryam
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Olga I know this may be difficult, but please remember that exercising your rights also includes responsibilities. If a child's right to education is being denied, child welfare authorities may need to become involved.
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August 27, 2025, 2:07 PM
Kissya
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Tatyana Exactly — he’s been enrolled, and the government services portal also shows him as enrolled. I don’t understand why they’re asking me for these extra formalities.
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August 27, 2025, 2:08 PM
Evgeniya
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Did your child go to kindergarten? A friend of mine went through the PMPK last year so her child could stay in kindergarten for one more year. This year they had the graduation at the kindergarten, and they'll start school at 8:30.
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August 27, 2025, 2:12 PM
Marisha Poletaeva
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In some schools here, weaker students are pushed out. If a child hasn’t learned something, they’re asked to go through an evaluation, then sent to a special education class, and later many end up in boarding schools. I know a lot of families whose children study in boarding schools. Teachers often don’t want to spend the time to explain the lessons or actually teach — they keep the strongest or average students and send the others away. Even a restless child can be sent to an internat. 🤷

I didn’t do very well in school myself, but my teachers stayed after class to help me. I don’t understand why things have changed so much and why children are treated this way.

I’ve heard you can refuse the commission’s decision or go through it; if teachers try to convince you that your child will struggle in a regular school, don’t listen to them. If at all possible, keep your child in a regular school — it’s primary school, and children are still learning how to learn. If you can, choose a teacher with good reviews. Advocate for your child and trust your instincts.
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August 28, 2025, 11:25 AM
Marisha Poletaeva
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I've noticed that, in our area for example, schools sometimes try to get rid of weaker students this way. If a child hasn't learned something, they're asked to go through an evaluation and are then sent to a special or corrective school — and year after year many end up in boarding schools. I know quite a few families whose children study in these institutions.

It feels like teachers don't want to spend the time to explain lessons or help students catch up — they keep only the strongest or the average ones. 🤷 Even a fidgety child can be sent away. I didn't do very well in school myself, but my teachers worked with me and I stayed after class to catch up.

I don't understand why things have changed so much and why children are treated this way. I've heard you can refuse the evaluation, or go through it but still choose to stay — if anyone tells you your child won't manage in a regular school, don't let them convince you otherwise. Elementary school is when a child is still learning the basics. If you can, try to choose a teacher with good reviews.
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August 28, 2025, 11:26 AM

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