CitizenGO, an international non-profit platform for active civic engagement, has initiated a petition titled “Stop Ideological Experiments in Croatian Schools.” The platform asserts that parents have a right to be informed about the educational content their children are exposed to. They express concerns about the introduction of 'pilot programs' in several Croatian cities, which allegedly allow radical external organizations and activists access to schools without proper governmental oversight or transparent communication with parents. These programs are often presented under benign names such as 'Health Education' or 'Development of Social Skills.'

CitizenGO has specifically urged the Ministry of Science and Education, led by Minister Radovan Fuchs of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), to implement several measures. They demand an immediate suspension of all programs conducted by external organizations that have not received official expert approval from the Agency for Education (AZOO). The platform particularly emphasizes the need to halt programs that promote radical ideologies, arguing that such initiatives pose a risk to the educational environment and the well-being of the students.

This call to action reflects a broader concern among parents and advocacy groups regarding the influence of outside organizations in public education. The tension highlights the ongoing debate in Croatia regarding educational reforms and parental rights, as well as the challenges of ensuring transparency and accountability in the educational system. The implications of these developments could significantly affect how educational programs are implemented in schools, balancing the need for innovation in teaching with the fundamental rights of parents to direct their children's education.