The Christian Democratic Party (KrF) has successfully garnered parliamentary support for a proposal that mandates Norwegian schools to offer religious services, known as skolegudstjenester. This proposal received backing from several political parties, including the Progress Party, the Conservative Party, and the Centre Party, securing a majority in the Storting, Norway's Parliament. The proposal requires schools to provide these services during school hours while allowing students the freedom to choose their participation.

Critics, including the youth wing of the Liberal Party (Unge Venstre), have criticized the proposal as being too lenient and potentially undermining the secular nature of education in Norway. They argue that mandating religious services in schools contradicts modern educational values and the principles of inclusivity and neutrality in public education. The vote on this legislative initiative is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, heightening the debate around the role of religion in educational settings.

If the proposal passes in the Storting, it will have significant implications for the education system in Norway. Schools may need to adapt their curriculums and schedule to accommodate these services, which could lead to discussions about the balance between cultural traditions and the educational framework of secularism in Norway. Furthermore, the decision could influence how various schools manage diversity and inclusion in their programs going forward, especially in increasingly multicultural classrooms.