Chapter VIII
AWARDS AND HANDLING OF VIOLATIONS
Article 114. Awarding of titles of "People's Teacher" and "Outstanding Teacher"
Teachers, educational administrators and educational researchers who meet the criteria set by law shall be awarded the titles of "People's Teacher" or "Outstanding Teacher" by the State.
Article 115. Awards for organisations and individuals with outstanding contributions to education
Organisations and individuals with outstanding contributions to the cause of educational shall be awarded in accordance with laws.
Article 116. Awards for learners
Learners with excellent achievements in learning and training shall be awarded by schools, other educational institutions or educational authorities. In case of exceptional achievements, the awards shall be issued as regulated by laws.
Article 117. Awards of honorary doctor title
Political and social activists of international prestige, teachers and scientists who are overseas residing Vietnamese or foreign nationals with major contributions to the cause of education and science in Vietnam shall be awarded by universities the title of Honorary Doctor in accordance with the Government's regulations.
Article 118. Handling of violations
1. A person who commits one of the following violations shall, depending on the nature and extent of the breach, be subject to a disciplinary penalty, administrative sanction or penal liabilities; if the violation causes damages, compensation must be paid according to regulations of laws:
a) To illegally establish an educational institution or to illegally organise educational operations;
b) To violate regulations on organisation, operations of schools or other educational institutions;
c) To add or remove, without authorisation, subjects and/or contents of teaching as defined in the curricula;
d) To publish, print and distribute textbooks illegally;
dd) To make falsified dossiers; to violate regulations on school admission; examination and degree, diploma, certificate issuance;
e) To infringe physically upon teachers or their dignity; maltreat and persecute learners;
g) To cause disorder and disturbances in schools or other educational institutions;
h) To cause losses of educational budget, to make corrupt use of educational operations for illegitimately collecting money;
i) To cause damages to schools or other educational institutions' properties;
k) Other violations of the Educational Law.
2. The Government shall provide concrete regulations to settle violations in educational sector.