Youth Protection and Education Act of 2009
Rationale
To protect children from exploitation, ensure equitable education, and strengthen family bonds, these reforms end child labor, mandate school attendance, and guarantee parental leave.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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No employment of any kind until age 18
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| 2 | Homeschooling Regulation |
Homeschooling allowed with curriculum standards, testing, and inspections
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Homeschooling prohibited; all children must attend licensed schools
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| 3 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
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Child Labour Law2
Homeschooling Regulation3
Parental Leave PolicyProposer
Party
Socialist Alliance Of Avalon
The alliance of all socialist ideologies so that we may build a better future
(Previously „Socialist Union of Avalon“)
Core pillars
Philip Harding
Activist · Age 57
A seasoned organizer with a knack for cutting through political noise, Philip Harding prefers results over rhetoric, using his street smarts to navigate the messy realities of grassroots change.
Timeline
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Draft13 September 2009
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Vote Open14 September 2009
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Vote Closed13 November 2009
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Did Not Become Law13 November 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 22 / 100 seats (22.0%)
Against: 32 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 46
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 32 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| Radical Centre | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Of Avalon Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |