The government: Gives students the right to upper secondary education indefinitely
Minister of Education Tonje Brenna (Ap) on Friday presents the government’s proposal for a new education law for primary and secondary schools. Photo: Hallgeir Vågenes / VG
Education Minister Tonje Brenna and the government are proposing the right to upper secondary education until the students graduate, plus the right to change fields of study.
This is evident from the proposal for a new Education Act which will be presented on Friday, according to NRK.
Petter Andreas Lona, new head of the Student Organization, tells VG that he is particularly pleased that it will be easier to change study areas.
– I think that will help many students who feel that they do not fit in at school, says Lona, who represents the country’s upper secondary students.
More flexible races
Minister for Education Tonje Brenna also justifies the bill with greater flexibility.
– It is important for the individual who gets more opportunities to qualify for working life or further studies. In addition, it is profitable for society that more people complete upper secondary education, says Education Minister Tonje Brenna (Ap) in a press release. Read More…