During curfew, the student is still allowed to go out for an exam
The House of Representatives debate on a curfew is still ongoing. But if the measure is introduced, scheduled exams and exams can take place in the evening, provided the student has both a personal statement and a statement from the educational institution in his pocket, according to Justice Minister Ferdinand Grapperhaus.
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Minister Grapperhaus puts his hand in his own bosom when it comes to the confusion that arose last night. The cabinet first communicated that exams and exams would be exempt from the curfew, only to then withdraw it. Grapperhaus: "We had not yet looked closely at the proportionality of this measure. It turned out that there were problems in education. Officials from two ministries worked until late in the evening yesterday and the exception will be made."
On the street
A majority in the House of Representatives must agree to a curfew, Prime Minister Rutte reaffirmed in today's debate. However, if this measure is introduced, students, teachers and support staff will be allowed to travel back home, and thus be on the street, after the curfew has started. Provided they have two statements in their pocket. One from the educational institution and one that they set up themselves. In that case, it must be stated on both documents that one is on the road in connection with a specific educational examination or examination and the time thereof.
De AOb called last night for this specific exception for MBO, HBO, WO and adult education not to lapse. Chair Eugenie Stolk: "Closing exams and exams would cause a lot of extra work. They have to be rescheduled. And the backlogs are getting even bigger." Stolk explains that completing exams and exams is necessary for intake in master's programs as of February, for example. "Moreover, they were spread precisely with a view to preventing infections and partly ended up in the evening hours."
If you want to follow the debate further, you can here to do.
