Sweden: Teachers want veil policy, minister objects

Sweden: Teachers want veil policy, minister objects


Education Minister Jan Björklund says he doesn't want to legislate against the use of headscarves, niqab, and burkas in Swedish schools.



Teachers unions have called for common rules for teachers and teaching students working in the Swedish education system, as it is currently up to each school to decide, which can sometimes cause conflict with students and teachers.



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Source: SR (English)

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