Secular Education Mandate of 2008
Proposed by Justice
Passing
in the National Assembly
Opened
25 Sep 2008
Voting closes
24 Nov 2008
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Strictly secular education ensures equal treatment of all students, fostering inclusivity and preventing religious favoritism in public schools.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious Education in Schools |
Optional religious classes
|
Strictly secular education
|
1
Religious Education in SchoolsPrevious law
Optional religious classes
Strictly secular education
Timeline
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Draft29 August 2008
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Vote Open25 September 2008
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Vote Closed24 November 2008
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Became Law24 November 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
Passed
48Yes
0No
152Not voted
200 seats
For: 48 / 200 seats (24.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 152
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Justice Proposer | 48 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |