Juha Martelius, the head of Finland's Security Intelligence Service (Supo), discussed the potential benefits of implementing a mandatory schooling model similar to Sweden's during a recent interview. He emphasized that having all children and youth in schools would ensure that they receive consistent education, which could contribute to national security by reducing the risks associated with divergent teachings. Martelius stated that understanding what is being taught to children is crucial for harmonizing their education across various communities.

Current education law in Finland allows for alternative schooling options, including home education, which poses potential challenges according to Supo's recent national security review. The report highlighted concerns that home-schooling could lead to an increase in social fragmentation and the risk of exposure to radical ideologies, such as radical Islamist or far-right teachings, as it becomes difficult for authorities to monitor these informal educational settings. This is particularly troubling given that nearly a thousand children in Finland are currently receiving home education.

The call for mandatory schooling stems from fears of growing societal divides and the inability of security agencies to track the educational influences on home-schooled children. Martelius and the Supo report advocate for a more unified educational framework to not only provide consistent knowledge and values to children but also to mitigate potential security threats that arise from unregulated educational practices.