French Education Minister Labels Bétharram Case a 'School MeToo Movement'

Élisabeth Borne announces mandatory reporting tools and anonymous surveys to address systemic abuse in private Catholic schools.

Since October 2023, 180 complaints of physical violence, rape, and sexual assault have been filed against Notre-Dame de Bétharram, now renamed Beau Rameau.
Élisabeth Borne has introduced the mandatory use of the 'Faits établissements' application to systematically report incidents in private schools.
Anonymous student questionnaires and professional follow-ups will be implemented to identify and support vulnerable students.
A collective of 2,000 former students has formed to document abuses, sparking broader discussions about accountability in Catholic institutions.
François Bayrou, accused of ignoring reports of abuse during his tenure as Education Minister, has not faced legal consequences due to insufficient evidence.