Helsinki Requires Visible Faces in Schools but Rejects Headscarf Ban
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In practice, face coverings are prohibited in elementary school classes.
Helsinki requires visible faces in schools but rejects headscarf ban
Helsinki will require pupils, teachers and other staff to keep their faces visible in schools and nurseries under new safety guidelines, while rejecting proposals for a blanket ban on headscarves and other face-covering clothing. The decision follows a Helsinki City Council meeting on Wednesday, 7 October, where councillors considered two proposals seeking restrictions on face coverings in educational institutions.
A student may be required to show their face during teaching. There must be a valid reason for this.
The Helsinki City Council discussed face coverings for over 1.5 hours. The updated guidelines also highlight how an adult who is picking up a child is identified.
Helsinki did not ban the use of headscarves, but faces may not be covered in the future. This applies to schools, daycare centers, and educational institutions. The same instruction was issued in Vantaa in the spring. There is no such instruction in Espoo.
The requirement applies to all educational institutions in Helsinki. Helsinki bans face coverings in schools and daycare centers. The matter is confirmed to Iltalehti by Minna Salminen (SD), vice chair of the Education and Training Board. According to Salminen, the ban is based on the requirement for recognizability.
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