Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), presides over the 14th meeting of the Chairmen's Council of the 12th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 16, 2013. (Xinhua/Zhang Duo)

BEIJING -- The lawmakers will deliberate a motion on abolishing "laojiao," or reeducation through labor, at a bi-monthly session next week.

According to a recommended agenda released Monday for the Dec. 23-28 session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature, the motion submitted by the State Council for deliberation will include abolishing a decision on "the issue of reeducation through labor" as well as a supplementary regulation to the issue.

During the session, lawmakers will also deliberate a draft resolution on adjusting and improving the country's birth policies.