Educational Laicism Act of 2014
Rationale
Secular education ensures fairness and inclusivity, preventing religious bias in public schools for all students.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious Education in Schools |
Optional religious classes
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Strictly secular education
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Religious Education in SchoolsProposer
Party
Horizon
Horizon is a forward-looking political movement built around the idea that long-term thinking should sit at the center of public decision-making. It is a broad-reaching social liberal and progressive party focusing on long-term outcomes: sustainability, economic resilience and social cohesion.
Core pillars
Élise François
Activist · Age 44
A sharp-witted community organiser who rose from humble beginnings, Élise François is a natural strategist who refuses to bend her principles, even when the political winds shift.
Timeline
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Draft30 June 2014
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Vote Open30 June 2014
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Vote Closed29 August 2014
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Became Law29 August 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 183 / 348 seats (52.6%)
Against: 90 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 75
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 57 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists | 90 | No | No reason given |
| Horizon Proposer | 114 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 315 / 577 seats (54.6%)
Against: 156 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 106
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 154 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists | 156 | No | No reason given |
| Horizon Proposer | 146 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |