Section 44. Entry into force and transitional rules

This Act becomes effective from the date1 determined by the King.
At the same date, Act of 20 June 2003 No. 56 concerning tertiary vocational education is repealed.
Regulations stipulated pursuant to Act of 20 June 2003 No. 56 concerning tertiary vocational education will remain effective until 31 December 2019 or until the regulations are repealed.
For those who have certificates with tertiary vocational college credits, the right to have a new certificate printed out is abolished on 31 December 2020.
1 From 1 July 2018 pursuant to the Decree of 8 June 2018 No. 826, except for Section 7 which is effective from 1 Jan 2019.