It was at the end of September 2019 that Västangård's school in Umeå arranged a climate manifestation. On the same day, Umeå's municipal council, Anders Ågren (M), accused the school of forcing the students into a strike for the climate. Something that was rejected by the Principal Patrik Sandström who stated that it was a manifestation that took place in accordance with the curriculum.

Reported to JO

The manifestation was later reported to the Justice Ombudsman, JO, who has now decided to review the manifestation. In a letter to the preschool and elementary school board in Umeå, they request information on how the activity is designed and implemented and relevant legislation.

Patrik Sandström has not yet received the JO's request. He is not worried that the school has done wrong.

- I'm sure to repeat myself, but I'll answer if I get a question from JO. If we should have done wrong, I take that slap and then I know it. But it would surprise me immensely because then there is much that is threatened in the school in Umeå. Then there is a lot that is put at his head, he says.