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Dutch Gov't Seeks to Regulate Informal Schools

The Dutch government wants to increase oversight of informal schools to prevent hate speech and discrimination, but the Education Inspectorate opposes the plan.

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Does the government's plan only target Islamic schools?: While the government's main concern is tackling radicalization in Islamic schools, the proposed plan extends to various informal educational settings, including bijlesinstituten (tutoring institutions), Chinese weekend schools, youth organizations, and Sunday schools.
How does the Education Inspectorate feel about the government's plan?: The Education Inspectorate opposes this plan, citing concerns about its suitability for overseeing covert activities and its potential involvement in moral debates. They argue that this new role would require a different set of tools and skills than they currently possess.
What is the Dutch government's proposed plan regarding informal schools?: The Dutch government wants to give the Education Inspectorate a role in supervising informal schools, such as weekend schools, to tackle hate speech and discrimination. This plan, proposed by State Secretary Paul, aims to create a mechanism to intervene in cases where children are exposed to such harmful content.
What is the history of government attempts to regulate informal schools?: The previous government also attempted to increase oversight of informal schools, but faced significant opposition. This new proposal is a modified version addressing some of those previous concerns, yet the Education Inspectorate remains highly critical.
Under what conditions would the Education Inspectorate intervene in informal schools?: The proposal would allow the Minister of Education to close institutions in extreme cases of hate speech or discrimination. It also requires a reasonable suspicion of a law violation and advice from an independent committee before the inspectorate intervenes.

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