Tag #Article 23

How does Article 23 of the Dutch constitution contribute to the growth of Islamic schools, and what are the political obstacles preventing its reform?

The expansion of Islamic schools in the Netherlands is directly linked to Article 23 of the constitution, which provides state funding for religious schools. The current system facilitates the establishment of new schools with minimal regulatory hurdles, such as a reduced need for market research, a factor that contributes to the increase in religious schools, particularly Islamic ones. This contradicts the stated goal of a secular society.