“We agree. Schools should select on competence too, but it should be reserved for highly acedemic and highly competitive schools only.”
School Selection Policy Amendment of 2019
Rationale
Selective schools improve academic outcomes and provide opportunities for high-achieving students while maintaining a mixed system for broader inclusion.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Selection |
Comprehensive, no selection
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Some selective schools
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1
School SelectionProposer
Party
Modern Alliance Of Sveria
Modern Alliance of Sveria is a conservative party committed to law and order, free markets, modern infrastructure and supporting working families.
We believe economic growth, personal responsibility and secure communities are the foundation of a stronger Sveria.
Core pillars
Edith Cunningham
Activist · Age 51
A firebrand orator who once electrified protest crowds with speeches so bold they made headlines, she traded the streets for the podium to fight for the party’s ideals with unshakable devotion.
Timeline
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Draft20 August 2019
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Vote Open30 August 2019
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Vote Closed29 October 2019
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Became Law29 October 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Parliament
PassedFor: 230 / 200 seats (115.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Alliance Of Sveria Proposer | 134 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 96 | Yes | We agree. Schools should select on competence too, but it should be reserved for highly acedemic and highly competitive schools only. |
Union Parliament
PassedFor: 476 / 700 seats (68.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 224
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Alliance Of Sveria Proposer | 277 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 199 | Yes | We agree. Schools should select on competence too, but it should be reserved for highly acedemic and highly competitive schools only. |