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São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has signed a law that updates a 1990 rule requiring the National Anthem to be played in schools, while removing the requirement to raise the National Flag.

The article discusses the persistence of patriarchal family structures in Japan, as explored through a recent entrance exam question comparing family laws from the Meiji era to the current constitution.

The Court of Justice of Rondônia has deemed a municipal law allowing free school transport for private school students unconstitutional due to procedural errors and lack of budgetary provisions.

A federal judge has blocked Arkansas school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments, citing concerns over religious proselytizing in public schools.

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Santa Maria, Brazil, after his 13-year-old stepdaughter reported sexual abuse via a school questionnaire.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to lower the speed limit to 15 mph in 800 school zones to enhance the safety of children.

Brazilian Justice Minister Fachin emphasized the need for judges to maintain impeccable behavior in both public and private life during a speech at a law school in Brasília.

University teachers across Argentina are initiating a strike on the first day of the school year, demanding funding law compliance and salary negotiations.

A Brazilian court has rejected a compensation claim from the father of a child who died after being hit by a school bus, which he argues was at fault.

A 46-year-old man was found dead near an abandoned school in Chapada do Norte, MG, with his brother-in-law confessing to the murder following an argument.

Latvian parliament adopts a new law banning mobile phone use in schools from grades 1 to 9, starting June 1, 2026.

The Blue House is contemplating a revival of an open bar exam in South Korea to allow more legal professionals to enter the field without attending law school.

The South Korean Blue House is reviewing a plan to select 50-150 additional legal professionals annually through a revival of certain aspects of the bar exam, separate from the existing law school system.

A Danish expert discusses the implications of a US missile strike that hit a girls' school in Iran, killing over 175 children and civilians.

The South Korean government is considering reviving a portion of the bar exam to select an additional 50-150 legal professionals annually, amid criticism that the current law school system is not representative of the average South Korean.

The South Korean Blue House's consideration to revive the Judicial Examination has reignited a longstanding debate in the legal community regarding its necessity and implications.

A 15-year-old boy was sentenced to conditional imprisonment for arson after starting a fire that caused significant damage to a school in Espoo, Finland.

Over 140,000 students in Acre's public fundamental and high schools will receive financial assistance for school supplies through a state law established in 2026.

A bombing in a school in Minab, Iran, has resulted in numerous casualties, primarily among young girls, leading to accusations against the US while officials deny the involvement.

Iran's ambassador criticizes Pope Leo for not explicitly condemning the bombing of a school that resulted in the deaths of 180 children.

The President of Poland has signed a law to increase financial support for school textbooks and educational materials in primary schools across the country.

Municipal schools in Santos, Brazil, will start offering lactose-free meals to students with lactose intolerance starting July due to a newly enacted law.

Two young students in Volusia County, Florida, aged 10 and 11, were arrested for making threats of shooting at their schools as authorities emphasize the seriousness of such actions.

In a recent podcast, F.A.Z. publisher Kohler discusses the complexities surrounding warfare, particularly in light of the bombing of an Iranian girls' school and Donald Trump's call for unconditional surrender from Tehran.

The bombing of a school in southern Iran, which killed over 150 children, is under investigation, with U.S. defense officials suggesting American forces may be responsible.

Thousands of high school students have protested in Berlin against a new law that reinstates compulsory military service for 18-year-old German men.

A California man fired a gun near a school zone, barricaded himself in his home, and later surrendered to SWAT teams while not wearing pants.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Campina Verde, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing his 10-year-old stepdaughter, following her disclosure during a school campaign on violence prevention.

Hundreds of students gathered in Munich to protest a potential conscription law in Germany, highlighting their opposition through placards and by participating in a nationwide school strike.

Thousands of students protested in various German cities against the new military service law, demonstrating under the slogan 'School Strike Against Conscription.'

A math teacher in Maceió has been dismissed for allegedly comparing a Black student's image to that of a chimpanzee.

Germany's states are planning stricter sanctions against school absenteeism, led by initiatives from the Hessian government.

The University of São Paulo's Law School has commenced emergency repairs on the Palácio do Comércio, a historic building affected by a recent fire.

The National Theater of Greece is calling for a re-evaluation of a draft law that plans to establish a Higher School of Performing Arts, voicing concerns over its impact on existing institutions.

The University of São Paulo's Law School will inaugurate the academic year with a lecture on the philosophy of private law, featuring international participants from Argentina and local judiciary representatives.

The editorial condemns the bombing of a primary school in Iran that resulted in the deaths of over 100 children, attributing the attack to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes and highlighting its violation of international humanitarian law.

The municipality of Sigulda has rejected a demand from residents to fund a private football school on the same principles as municipal sports schools, amid concerns of political reluctance to address the issue.

The death toll from an attack on a girls' school in southern Iran has risen to 165, with warnings from UN agencies regarding violations of international law.

The City of São Paulo has halted activities in part of the historic building housing USP's Law School due to fire damage.

The IB programs at Manglerud School and Blindern High School in Oslo have been saved from closure after a majority in the Storting calls for changes to the education law.

A fire broke out at the Law School building of the University of São Paulo (USP) in downtown São Paulo, caused by air conditioning system issues.

There are calls to urgently assist students in Gwangju whose registrations in educational institutions were canceled before the March school year begins.

A high court in Nagoya deemed the significant salary reduction for reemployed former driving instructors unreasonable and ordered the school to pay the difference, marking a key decision in employment law regarding post-retirement employment.

Latvia's Saeima has approved amendments to the National Defense Training and Youth Guard law, extending the program's availability to all high school students, including those in distance learning programs, starting next school year.

The Latvian government will make the State Defense Course mandatory for all high school students, including those in distance learning and non-formal education, starting September 1, 2024.

A suspected hitman has been arrested in Germany for the killing of Ukrainian lawyer Andrii Portnov, who was shot outside a school in Madrid.

The German Bundestag's Interior Committee has passed two draft laws for the implementation of the EU asylum law reform, allowing asylum seekers in initial reception facilities to work more quickly and ensuring that children can attend school within two months of applying for asylum.

A U.S. district judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the enforcement of key provisions of a Texas law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in three school districts.

Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence advocates for a dedicated budget line for the University of Liberia's law school, aiming to enhance its funding and expand tuition support for students.

Reports suggest that the Nigerian government paid a substantial ransom to Boko Haram for the release of kidnapped students and school staff, which is illegal under national law.