Education Compulsory Age And Selection Reform of 2018
Rationale
Extending compulsory education/training to 18 and removing selection ensures all young people gain skills needed for modern jobs, reducing youth unemployment and inequality.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Leaving Age |
Compulsory to 16
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Compulsory education/training to 18
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| 2 | School Selection |
Comprehensive, no selection
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Comprehensive, mixed-ability classes
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1
School Leaving Age2
School SelectionProposer
Party
Green-left Movement
We plant justice where profits once grew and tend the roots of a society that leaves no one behind.
Core pillars
Élise Perrin
Activist · Age 52
A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.
Timeline
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Draft17 October 2018
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Vote Open17 October 2018
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Vote Closed16 December 2018
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Did Not Become Law16 December 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 62 / 348 seats (17.8%)
Against: 81 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 205
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlemont Corporatists | 81 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 62 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 111 / 577 seats (19.2%)
Against: 101 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 365
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlemont Corporatists | 101 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 111 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1