Undervisningsudvalget
Undervisningsudvalget is a standing committee within a Danish municipality’s council responsible for local education policy and administration. It oversees public schools, kindergartens, and other educational services, ensuring alignment with national standards and regulations, and plays a central role in translating national education policy into local practice.
Composition and functions: The committee typically consists of elected municipal council members, often with a chair
Responsibilities: Core areas include oversight of pre-school and primary and lower secondary education, school infrastructure and
Legal framework: The committee operates under the Danish Folkeskoleloven (the Public School Act) and related regulations,
Variations: In some municipalities, education matters are handled by a broader Uddannelsesudvalg or a combined Børn