KhMAO Schools Ban Religious Attire, Sparking Debate
Schools in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KhMAO) have implemented a strict dress code, banning all forms of headwear, including scarves, hats, hijabs, and niqabs. This decision, affecting 303 schools, aligns with a new standard (GOST R 71582-2024) that allows school administrations to independently determine appearance requirements.
The ban on religious attire in KhMAO follows a similar move in the Vladimir region, making KhMAO the second region in Russia to enforce such a policy. Mufti of KhMAO Tagir Hazrat Samatov has urged parents to comply with these rules, acknowledging that educational institutions in the region are secular and do not permit religious attire.
Alexei Drenin, a regional official, has suggested that parents who wish to maintain religious attire for their children may consider alternative educational options such as private schools or homeschooling.
With the implementation of the new standard, school administrations in KhMAO now have the autonomy to dictate appearance requirements. The ban on hijabs and niqabs in schools has sparked discussion, with religious leaders and officials offering guidance and alternative educational suggestions.
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