“I guess we have the budget for it”
Raising School Leaving Age To Eighteen of 2020
Rationale
Raising the leaving age to 18 ensures young people gain skills for better jobs, reducing unemployment and boosting the economy.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Leaving Age |
Compulsory to 16
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Compulsory education/training to 18
|
1
School Leaving AgeProposer
Party
National Rally
A party of builders and guardians forging a nation that stands firm and thrives united through strength and vision.
Core pillars
Juliette Fournier
Activist · Age 52
A 48-year-old political powerhouse with deep ties to elites and media, her ruthless efficiency has propelled her rise—though her methods often leave critics questioning her ethics.
Timeline
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Draft19 November 2020
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Vote Open19 November 2020
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Vote Closed18 January 2021
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Became Law18 January 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 185 / 348 seats (53.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 163
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Rally Proposer | 34 | Yes | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 151 | Yes | I guess we have the budget for it |
| Empty seats | 125 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 577 / 577 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Rally Proposer | 261 | Yes | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 316 | Yes | I guess we have the budget for it |
| Empty seats | 240 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | 1 | Yes | No reason given |