www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/04/deputatii-resping-def

The Romanian Chamber of Deputies has definitively rejected a bill that would have granted parents a day off on the first day of school. The vote showed overwhelming opposition, with 253 votes for rejection and only 3 against. The bill aimed to provide a day off for parents of children in preschool, primary, and secondary education. Arguments against the bill included potential discrimination against other legal guardians and the impact on sectors where work cannot be interrupted. The legislative process is now concluded, and parents will need to use vacation days to attend school opening ceremonies.