A ban on headscarves in schools across officially took effect at the start of September. During the first month, school authorities received 98 reports of violations, with 79 originating from and 19 from .
School management must first hold talks with students and parents. If ineffective, authorities issue summonses, which occurred 72 times in September. While 18 reports were filed after these meetings, no parents have been fined or penalized as of yet.
Violations are administrative offenses that can lead to fines of 800 euros or two-week prison sentences. Authorities also notify child welfare organizations. Education City Councilor Bettina Emmerling oversees the implementation of these new regulations.