The General Education Association has received various signals that school boards are opening secondary schools without waiting for permission from the participation councils. These councils, in which staff, parents and students are represented, have the right of consent. The cabinet believes that, under strict conditions, the one and a half meters away between students in secondary education can be lifted.
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“That does pose a risk of contamination for students and staff. According to the Working Conditions Act, the employer is obliged to assess the risks to the health of the employees in every new situation, and to consult with the participation council or the works council about the necessary measures. when it comes to a secondary/mbo school”, emphasizes the AOb, the largest education union in the Netherlands.
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