The French government's decision to ban schoolgirls wearing abayas long, flowing dresses of Middle Eastern origin has opened a fresh debate about the country's secular laws and the treatment of Muslim minorities.In 2004, France banned school children from wearing "signs or outfits by which students ostensibly show a religious affiliation" on the basis of the country's secular laws which are meant to guarantee neutrality in state institutions.
Did you know that Pennsylvania prohibits public school teachers from wearing religiously distinctive clothing? For example, Mennonites teaching in public schools cannot legally wear prayer head coverings.
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