Paris Restores Funding to Catholic School After Compliance Reforms

The City of Paris reinstates a €1.3 million subsidy to Stanislas School following measures addressing prior allegations of discriminatory practices.

The Parisian private school Stanislas had its funding suspended in January 2024 after a report highlighted mandatory catechism and alleged sexist and homophobic practices.
The school implemented reforms, including making catechism optional, revising its enrollment documentation, and adhering to sexual education program requirements.
The City of Paris, citing these changes, decided to fulfill its legal obligation to provide subsidies for the 2024 academic year.
Critics, including members of the Paris Council's communist group, argue that the reforms lack transparency and tangible evidence of full compliance.
The new director of Stanislas, Igor Le Diagon, emphasized the school’s continued commitment to its Catholic identity while aligning with state education standards.