New Court Ruling Limits Catalan Language Support in Schools
The Spanish Supreme Court has ordered changes to the language program in Catalan schools. This follows a previous ruling by a Catalan court. The court wants the Catalan government to reduce its protection of the Catalan language.
The Spanish Supreme Court made this decision after a Catalan high court ruled on the matter. The ruling focuses on reducing the level of protection given to the Catalan language in public schools. This action is happening because of disagreements between teachers and the government. The government is defending its educational approach. The court now needs to deal with other appeals about this original ruling.
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Highlights
Supreme Court Orders Implementation
The Spanish Supreme Court ordered the immediate implementation of a ruling against Catalan immersion.
Ruling Overturns Key Aspects
The court overturned key parts of the language immersion program in schools.
Catalan High Court Previous Ruling
This decision followed a previous ruling by the Catalan high court.
Government Must Reduce Protection
The court ordered the Catalan government to reduce protection of Catalan.
Tensions Over Salaries and Conditions
The ruling came with tensions between teachers and the government.