Almost three-quarters of people want to see more options available for teachers to discipline schoolchildren

Monday, Sep 14, 2026

Der Standard

Survey shows most support increased disciplinary options for teachers and parental involvement.

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A survey indicates that three-quarters of respondents support giving teachers more leeway to discipline students, with 72 percent favoring increased options for educators and 88 percent wanting parents to take greater responsibility, while a slight majority supports suspension guidance. These changes are being implemented as the new school year begins in southern and western parts of the country after similar measures were introduced in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland.

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