Date of publication:
01/07/2026
United Republic of Tanzania (the)
Do domestic laws and policies provide for specialized forms of education tailored to the needs of forcibly displaced and stateless persons?
Assessment by population
Analysis
Tanzania's domestic laws and policies provide for specialized education services, particularly focusing on learners with special educational needs (SEN). The government has implemented various strategies and frameworks to promote inclusive education, aiming to accommodate all learners, including those with disabilities, slow learners, and exceptionally gifted children. Despite these efforts, challenges persist in the effective implementation and accessibility of specialized education services across the country.
Related provisions of domestic law or policy
Persons with Disabilities Act
- Year: 2010
- Type: Domestic law
- Rights Category: Health
- Link to external source: https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2019/11/Tanzania_Persons-with-Disabilities-Act-2010.pdf
Legal provision
Section 27.1 - Education and training for persons with disabilities
Persons with disabilities in all ages and gender shall have same rights to education, training in inclusive settings and the benefits of research as other citizens.
National Policy on Disability
- Year: 2004
- Type: Domestic policy
- Rights Category: Health
- Link to external source: https://www.kazi.go.tz/uploads/documents/en-1599783389-National%20Policy%20on%20Disability%202004.pdf
Legal provision
National Policy on Disability - Generic
National Policy on Disability - Generic
National Strategy for Inclusive Education
- Year: 2017
- Type: Other
- Rights Category: Education
- Link to external source: https://www.rodra.co.za/images/countries/tanzania/policies/National%20Strategy%20for%20Inclusive%20Education_version%20for%20signing.pdf
Legal provision
National Strategy for Inclusive Education - Generic
National Strategy for Inclusive Education - Generic