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Religious Education Networks Demand Hundreds of Millions and Autonomy in Coalition Talks
National-religious education networks have presented a comprehensive list of demands to religious parties, seeking hundreds of millions in annual funding and greater control over the Ministry of Education.
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- 01Religious education networks demand hundreds of millions in annual funding and greater control over the Ministry of Education.
- 02Demands include appointing a deputy minister for religious education and gaining veto power over pedagogical decisions.
- 03The networks seek to secure exclusive control over key positions within the Ministry of Education.
- 04Current data shows religious education receives significantly higher per-student funding than secular education.
- 05Requests also involve expanding religious programs and preferential tender eligibility for national-religious schools.
Key requests include appointing a deputy minister for religious education and gaining veto power over pedagogical decisions. The demands are made against a backdrop of existing budget advantages for religious education. The networks also seek expanded religious programming and preferential treatment in tenders for operating schools.
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