Education and Science, Latvia, Legislation

International Internet Magazine. Baltic States news & analytics Tuesday, 09.06.2026, 13:19

Latvian Saeima rejects suggestion to introduce compulsory Bible study classes in schools

Alla Petrova, BC, Riga, 02.09.2010.Print version
The Saeima today rejected a suggestion by For A Good Latvia to introduce compulsory Bible study classes in schools.

Currently students in all schools may enroll for Bible study classes or ethics classes; both are funded from the state budget, informs LETA.

 

For students under the age of 14, the decision is made by their parents.






Search site