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The Legislative Yuan yesterday passed on third reading a series of amendments declaring zero tolerance for inappropriate treatment of children, and clarifying prohibited behavior by preschool educators. The Executive Yuan had proposed the amendments to the Early Childhood Education and Care Act (幼兒教育及照顧法) and the Statute for Preschool Educators (教保服務人員條例) to improve the “educare” system, or education and care services. Passing the drafts is in line with the UN...

The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved draft amendments to raise the maximum fine to NT$600,000 from NT$500,000 for childcare facility and preschool owners or staff found guilty of abusing children. The amendments to the Early Childhood Education and Care Act (幼兒教育及照顧法) and the Statute for Preschool Educators (教保服務人員條例) increase the penalties for childcare workers or owners of childcare facilities found guilty of using corporal punishment on children, or sexually...

Taipei, March 4 (CNA) The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved draft legal amendments that will raise the maximum fine for child care facility and preschool staff or owners found guilty of abusing children from NT$500,000 (US$17,809) to NT$600,000.