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Official questionExamen Civique

À l'école publique, qui peut porter des signes religieux très visibles ?

At a state school, who may wear very visible religious signs?

Correct answer

Ni les élèves ni les enseignants

Neither pupils nor teachers

Why

The law of 15 March 2004 forbids pupils in state primary and secondary schools from wearing signs that conspicuously show a religious affiliation. Teachers, as public servants, must be strictly neutral.

Answer choices

  • ALes élèves uniquementPupils only
  • BLes enseignants uniquementTeachers only
  • CLes élèves et les enseignantsBoth pupils and teachers
  • DNi les élèves ni les enseignantsNeither pupils nor teachers