238 Appendix I. Law Text on Citizenship Education93 In the Primary Education Acts (Article 8, third paragraph) the following is stated about citizenship education (in force since 1 August 2021): “In education active citizenship and social cohesion are promoted in a purposeful and coherent manner, whereby the education system focusses at least clearly on: a. teaching respect for and knowledge of the basic values of the democratic constitutional state, as anchored in the Constitution, and the universally accepted fundamental human rights and freedoms, and acting in accordance with these basic values at school; b. developing the social and societal competencies that enable pupils to be part of and contribute to the multiform and democratic Dutch society; and c. teaching knowledge of and respect for differences in religion, worldview, political orientation, ethnicity, gender, disability or sexual orientation and the value of equal treatment. The competent authority shall ensure a school culture that is in accordance with the values referred to in the third paragraph, under a, shall create an environment in which pupils are encouraged to actively practice dealing with and acting in accordance with these values, and shall also ensure an environment in which pupils and staff feel safe and accepted, irrespective of the differences referred to in the third paragraph, under c.” Staatsblad (2021, July 2). Staatsblad van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden 2021, 321. https:// zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stb-2021-321 From 1 February 2006 to 1 August 2021 the statutory duty for citizenship education was stated as follows: “The education system: a. recognises that pupils grow up in a multiform society, b. is aimed at promoting active citizenship and social integration, and c. is aimed at ensuring that pupils have knowledge of and become acquainted with the different backgrounds and cultures of their peers.” Staatsblad (2005, December 22). Staatsblad van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden 2005, 678. https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stb-2005-678.pdf 93 Translation by the author.
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