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Slipper requirement rejected at Mammendorf school – cleanliness remains an issue!
In Fürstenfeldbruck, the reintroduction of compulsory slippers at the Haldenberg school was rejected. Parents and school management use dirt runners instead.
Slipper requirement rejected at Mammendorf school – cleanliness remains an issue!
A new chapter in the debate about compulsory slippers in schools seems to be opening in Mammendorf. Last year at the Haldenberg School, students were banned from wearing slippers in the hallways, which caused some discussion. According to a report by Mercury Deputy Mayor Peter Muck (CSU) called for this regulation to be reintroduced. His argument: The school building has become significantly dirtier since its abolition, which poses additional challenges for the cleaning company.
However, the local council rejected Muck's application with a vote of 8:5. A written notification from the school management will follow. Interestingly, school district director Thomas Frey emphasized that the school forum has to decide on the requirement to wear slippers, not the local council. The city council had originally abolished the slipper requirement because students were required to change shoes in the small basement area, which posed practical problems and safety concerns.
The challenge of hygiene
The school management has taken a clear position in the current discussion. She rejects the idea of staggered break times to relieve the burden of changing shoes and the teachers are also not enthusiastic about taking on additional supervisory duties. Parents and school management speak out against reinstating the obligation to wear slippers. As a pragmatic solution, consideration is given to installing dirt runners in the aisle during the cold season to reduce the accumulated dirt.
In other schools, the requirement to wear slippers continues to be an issue. How sum-rg.at reported, many educational institutions have strict regulations that apply not only to students, but also to teachers and all household staff. Teachers have to wear special slippers that can only be used at school, while students should use clearly defined “slippers” or indoor shoes. In the winter season there is even an absolute obligation to wear slippers, which can have consequences if ignored.
School regulations in focus
In this context, the relevance of school regulations is becoming increasingly clear. Loud anwalt.de These not only regulate the cleanliness of the school, but also many other aspects of school life, from rules of behavior to regulations in the event of danger. However, the legal framework must be taken into account. Illegal regulations, such as general cell phone bans, cannot be enforced and are therefore not binding.
The debate about compulsory slippers shows that there are many opinions and perspectives in school organization. While some schools set clear rules, in other places there is greater freedom, which is designed depending on the situation and needs of the students.