Education as an object of administrative and legal regulation

The paper defines the concept of "education", elucidates and synthesizes scientific approaches regarding the interpretation of "education". Based on the analysis of scholarly views and current legislation in Ukraine, the authors propose their own understanding of the concept of "education". It has been clarified that the term "education" is a multifaceted phenomenon used in various sciences, including sociology, philosophy, pedagogy, psychology, jurisprudence, economics, cybernetics, and others. It is generalized that education is a comprehensive system that integrates learning, socialization, and development, aimed at individual acquisition of key aspects of global experience. The essence of administrative-legal regulation is examined, and the significance of administrative-legal regulation in the sphere of education is determined. It is emphasized that effective administrative-legal regulation in the educational sphere is important for ensuring quality education, safeguarding the rights and interests of participants in the educational process, addressing issues of accessibility in education, as well as for ensuring compliance of educational legislation with international standards. It is concluded that administrative-legal regulation in the field of education is necessary to ensure accessibility of quality education for all segments of the population, address issues of inequality in the educational process, ensure standards and quality of educational programs and services, as well as safeguard the rights and interests of participants in the educational process, including students, teachers, and parents.