Green Light from the Education Committee for Headscarf Ban in Schools

In addition to the governing parties, the Freedom Party also voted for the measure, while the Greens opposed it due to constitutional concerns. The same legislative amendment is also intended to establish mandatory accompaniment for suspended students and perspective discussions to prevent school dropouts.

Headscarf Ban in Schools Passed Education Committee

According to the draft law, the headscarf ban for female students up to the age of 14 includes wearing a headscarf according to Islamic traditions - from the hijab to the burka. It is intended to apply in both public and private schools, but not during classes outside the school building or at school events and school-related events outside the school. Home schooling is also not covered by the ban.

Sanctions Planned for Parents

As a consequence of a violation, a conversation with the student and the guardians is initially to be conducted. If this does not help, the responsible school authority must invite them to another conversation. In the event of a repeated violation, the child and youth welfare agency is to be notified, and as a last resort, fines ranging from 150 to 800 euros are to be imposed.

Suspended or excluded students must attend up to 20 hours per week of suspension accompaniment from autumn 2026, which includes a mix of socio-pedagogical measures for reintegration and lessons. Here too, there should be penalties for parents who refuse to cooperate. The same applies to non-participation in the mandatory perspective discussion in the event of an impending school dropout.

(APA/Red)

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