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Saša Mladenović

Croatian Legislative and Regulatory Framework
Strategic directions for Gen AI in education as part of digital education are
defined by The Digital Croatia Strategy for the period until 2032 (Republic of
Croatia, 2022), which outlines a comprehensive vision for Croatia’s transition
into a digitally advanced society.
By fostering a regulatory, investment, and tax environment conducive to
technological innovation, the strategy aims to position Croatia as a compet-
itive digital economy with personalised public services and technologically
proficient industries. A critical pillar of this vision is the continued develop-
ment of digital competencies across all educational levels, ensuring that fu-
ture generations are equipped to thrive in a digitalised world.
To prepare students and educators for the demands of a digital future,
the strategy emphasises the need for a dynamic and adaptable education
system. This system must continuously align with advancements in digital
technologies, including AI and evolving workforce requirements. The strat-
egy identifies four essential areas for the digital transformation of educa-
tion:

1. Digitally Mature Environments - establishing infrastructure and digital
ecosystems in schools that support seamless integration of informa-
tion and communication technologies (ICT) into teaching and learning.
2. Digitally Skilled and Confident Educators - providing continuous for-
mal, informal, and lifelong training for teachers to build their ICT com-
petencies and confidence in using advanced technologies, including
AI, as integral tools in the classroom.
3. ICT as Support for Learning and Teaching - promoting ICT as an enabler
for innovative teaching practices and personalised learning experienc-
es, empowering students to engage actively with digital tools.
4. Digital Leadership - encouraging data-driven decision-making and fos-
tering digital literacy among school administrators to support strategic
planning and implementation of ICT initiatives.

The strategy highlights the need to integrate digital technologies and com-
petencies into both subject-specific and cross-curricular programs in primary
and secondary education. This approach aims to ensure that students not only
use digital tools effectively but also develop a deeper understanding of their
potential and limitations. Additionally, the strategy calls for a focus on higher
education by promoting the digital transformation of universities and investing
in research and technological infrastructure, particularly in STEM and ICT fields.

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