a “large-scale experiment” will be set up with a certain number of establishments, announces Gabriel Attal

A “large-scale experimentation” of the uniform will be put in place with a certain number of educational establishments, announced Gabriel Attal on franceinfo on Wednesday December 6. “I am divided on the question of the uniform and not convinced that this solution would solve everything”recognizes the Minister of National Education who therefore wants to carry out a “extensive experimentation”.

The Minister of National Education, who therefore wants to carry out a “large-scale experimentation”. He wishes, “like many French people”see what this “would provide results in terms of school climate and in terms of raising the level of our students”. “I am working with the local authorities concerned so that the experiment can be carried out without any out-of-pocket costs for the families concerned”he clarified.

Have “a scientific basis” on the uniform

The objective? Measuring the impact “on authority at school, on school harassment, on questions of secularism”. The minister wishes “real research monitoring” : “If it is effective, we can have a real debate on the generalization of the uniform in France, but at least it will be done on a scientific basis”he concludes by announcing that more details will be revealed “very soon, between now and the holidays” the end of the year.