Lebanese lawmakers reject decision to admit Syrian students in schools
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Lebanese parliamentarians voiced on Sunday strong opposition to a decision by the Ministry of Education permitting Syrian students to enroll in Lebanese public and private schools.
The Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) criticized the move, saying it entrenches the reality of Syrian displacement in Lebanon and contradicts the state’s official policy aimed at facilitating the return of displaced Syrians to their homeland.
Education Minister Rima Karami announced that her decision aligns with the Cabinet’s unanimous approval of the national plan for the return of displaced Syrians.
She explained that the plan sets out specific criteria for the registration of both new and returning students.
However, according to the Lebanese outlet Nashra, FPM lawmakers issued a series of public statements condemning the ministry’s move, describing it as a measure that “consolidates displacement” and delays the refugees’ return.