3 education bills clear lower house, certain to become law

TOKYO, Japan - The House of Representatives approves a set of three education reform bills during a plenary session on May 18. The bills are aimed at instilling patriotism during compulsory education, reinforcing state control over local education boards and requiring teachers to renew their licenses every decade. (Kyodo)

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