Problems and Prospects of Revealing the Human Rights Potential of Commissions for the Settlement of Disputes Between Participants in Educational Relations Within Educational Organizations

Aim. To conduct a legal analysis of the institution of commissions for the settlement of disputes between participants in educational relations, identify problems in their work, and develop recommendations to increase the effectiveness of activities to protect and restore the violated rights of participants in educational relations.

Methodology. The article is based on the formal legal method, which made it possible to conduct a scientifically grounded analysis of the existing regulatory framework in the area under consideration. In addition, general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, and generalization) were used, as well as data obtained from studying the official websites of universities subordinate to the Ministry of Education of Russia.

Results. Proposals have been formulated to improve the efficiency of the work of commissions for settling disputes between participants in educational relations. It is established that further investigation of the human rights potential of the commissions requires consistent improvement of the regulatory framework governing their organization and activities.

Research implications. The conducted research contributes to a deeper understanding of the legal nature and role of commissions for settling disputes between participants in educational relations. The conclusions and proposals formulated can form the basis for further scientific research in this area.

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