“It’s very obvious why this is bad.”
Secular Education Reform Act of 2023
Rationale
These changes are aimed at restoring a liberal and secular education, so as to ensure fairness, equal access and reduce religious influence in public schools for the public good.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | State-Funded Faith Schools |
Permit existing state-funded faith schools
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State funds secular schools only
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| 2 | Homeschooling Regulation |
Unrestricted right to homeschool with no state oversight
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Homeschooling allowed with curriculum standards, testing, and inspections
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| 3 | Mobile Phones in Schools |
Smartphones banned on school grounds
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Left to teacher discretion
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| 4 | National Anthem in Schools |
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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| 5 | Religious Education in Schools |
Optional religious classes
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Strictly secular education
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State-Funded Faith Schools2
Homeschooling Regulation3
Mobile Phones in Schools4
National Anthem in Schools5
Religious Education in SchoolsProposer
Party
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights
ADFR is a centre-to-centre-left, social-liberal party. We advocate for an open and neutral Internet, strong privacy rights, a digital PA and an eco-social market economy. We focus on white-collar professionals and innovative companies, ensuring technology expands freedom and opportunities for all.
Core pillars
David Braun
Federal Minister of Justice · Age 59
Once a protege of a high-ranking judge, David transitioned from legal scholarship to activism after a well-timed op-ed exposed flaws in outdated privacy laws, now leveraging his sharp intellect and silver tongue to rally both scholars and street protesters to his cause.
Timeline
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Draft14 May 2023
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Vote Open14 May 2023
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Vote Closed13 July 2023
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Became Law13 July 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 15 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 38
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 15 | No | It’s very obvious why this is bad. |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 155 / 650 seats (23.8%)
Against: 143 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 352
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 155 | Yes | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 143 | No | It’s very obvious why this is bad. |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |