Nicole Belloubet judged "not acceptable" the increase in attacks on secularism linked to contesting the content of certain teachings. Reports of breaches remained relatively stable over the months of December, January and February, recording 590 incidents, 280 incidents and 336 incidents respectively.
The number of attacks resulting from the wearing of signs and outfits ostensibly demonstrating belonging to a religion "has fallen", according to the ministry. On this Friday marking the 20th anniversary of the 2004 law banning religious symbols in schools, Nicole Bellou bet assured that the ministry would be “in support of teachers”