Schools can't ask parents to reject homosexuality: Parliamentary majority
NL TimesSchools have the right to ask parents to sign a statement rejecting a homosexual lifestyle, as long as the school ensures a safe environment for all pupils, Minister Arie Slob for Primary and Secondary Education said in a parliamentary debate on how schools fulfill their mandate to provide citizenship lessons. "Schools must be a safe place for every pupil, regardless of origin, religion or orientation," VVD parliamentarian Rudmer Heerma said. D66 parliamentarian Paul van Meenen said that a statement rejecting homosexuality means that there is already discrimination at school, even before the pupil entered the building. "It is unacceptable if schools propagate rejection of people because of their sexual orientation," COC chairman Astrid Oosenbrug said to AD.
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