The Polish Seimas decided to approve changes in the law aimed at providing additional assistance to Ukrainian refugees. The changes in the legislation were approved by a significant majority of votes, which shows the importance and support of this issue among the deputies.
This is reported by RMF24.
According to reports, 381 deputies voted for the amendments to the law, 19 were against, and 20 abstained.
The amendment to the law "On assistance to citizens of Ukraine in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine" provides, in particular, the extension of the legality of stay for Ukrainians who have received a PESEL UKR number until September 30, 2025, as well as the binding of payments from the following year "800 plus" (800 zlotys per month per child) for compulsory schooling for Ukrainian children.
The decree also expands access to medical, family and social benefits, benefits paid by the social insurance institution (ZUS), and the possibility of living in collective accommodation facilities.
The amendment also defines a maximum period of 36 months during which students can participate in additional free Polish language courses. The decision will apply to students who started attending classes in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
The law also provides for the introduction of new rules for confirming the identity of a citizen of Ukraine who applies for a PESEL number. The only way to verify identity is to present a valid travel document.
As noted, the law, with the exception of some provisions, will enter into force on July 1.
