Religion, life philosophy and ethics. Application for partial exemption
Description
Following a written application from the parents, the pupil may be exempted from participating in classes regarded as being contrary to his own religious or ethical beliefs, or which they experience as disagreeable or insulting. The school shall arrange so that an alternative education is provided within the educational programme. This means that the pupil will receive the same knowledge as other pupils, but using a different approach. Pupils who have reached the age of 15 shall make their own application. Exemption applies to all school subjects. each year, the school shall inform pupils and parents of the rules for exemption and of the content of education.
Religion, life philosophy and ethics is a normal school subject which normally applies to all pupils. Education in this subject shall not be instructive. The school shall show respect for the pupils’ and the parents’ religious and ethical convictions and ensure the right to equality of education. Nevertheless, situations may arise which individual parents or pupils consider to be problematic.
Target group
Administrative procedure
Guidelines – applying for, or receiving the service
Parents/guardians must inform the school in writing of those activities where exemption is sought. Pupils aged 15 may make an application in writing without the approval of their parents/guardians.
Possibilities to appeal; procedure
If the school does not approve the application for exemption, you may appeal to the municipality within three weeks of having been informed. Explain why you are dissatisfied and why you feel the decision should be changed. If you need assistance, you may ask the municipality. If the municipality upholds its original decision, the matter will be sent to the county governor, who will decide whether the appeal may be allowed.
Dato opprettet
01.04.2009 13:23:34
Dato oppdatert
05.05.2010 13:21:01
