“We believe a good quality education system is the bedrock of a successful society. We believe this act improves the education system giving students a sense of national pride whilst also improving the quality of education and their focus”
Education, Discipline & School Standards Act of 2024
Rationale
These reforms aim to strengthen students’ health, discipline and educational standards. Comprehensive health and relationships education prepares pupils for life; assemblies reinforce civic identity; selective schools support academic excellence; and phone bans improve focus.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Personal, Health & Relationships Education |
Mandatory with parental opt-out
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Comprehensive, mandatory, no opt-out
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| 2 | National Anthem in Schools |
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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Mandatory daily anthem (all students present; opt-out only for documented reasons)
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| 3 | School Selection |
Comprehensive, no selection
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Some selective schools
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| 4 | Mobile Phones in Schools |
Restricted to break times
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Smartphones banned on school grounds
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Personal, Health & Relationships Education2
National Anthem in Schools3
School Selection4
Mobile Phones in SchoolsProposer
Party
The Royal Conservative
The Royal Conservative Party defends tradition, stability, national sovereignty, and responsible government. We seek to preserve the nation’s cultural heritage, strengthen its institutions, support families and communities, and protect the values that have shaped our nation.
Core pillars
Clarissa Armstrong
Activist · Age 44
A silver-tongued socialite with a knack for whispers in high places, Clarissa Armstrong parlayed family connections into a reputation as a ruthless operator who could silence scandals as easily as she launched them.
Timeline
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Draft20 July 2024
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Vote Open18 November 2024
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Vote Closes17 January 2025
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Became LawNot completed yet
Vote tally
Currently passingLive tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassingFor: 246 / 360 seats (68.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 114
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Reform | 123 | Yes | We believe a good quality education system is the bedrock of a successful society. We believe this act improves the education system giving students a sense of national pride whilst also improving the quality of education and their focus |
| The Royal Conservative Proposer | 123 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 114 | Not voted |