Kristdemokraterna Pushes Order Grades and Detention in Sweeping School Reform

Kristdemokraterna (KD), led by Ebba Busch, is asserting itself as the leading voice on education among the Tidö parties with a new suite of school policy proposals. Busch seeks to shift debate away from profit bans and instead focus on improving knowledge, discipline, and the learning environment. The party advocates introducing order grades and detention for students who repeatedly neglect homework, potentially even for younger pupils. Mandatory daily physical activity for half an hour has also been proposed.

Busch criticizes the Liberal party's profit ban approach, noting that some of Sweden’s best schools operate as profit-making companies, and emphasizing the importance of keeping school funding within the education sector. While open to discussions on increasing state responsibility for schools, Busch stresses collaboration over confrontation with the Liberals.

These initiatives are part of a broader ten-point program aiming to make KD a key player on school issues. Mathias Bengtsson, KD's education spokesperson, believes the party’s focus will attract voters from across the political spectrum, including those disillusioned with the Liberals.

The proposals signal KD's intention to prioritize educational content and discipline to restore calm and accountability in schools. This strategic repositioning underscores KD’s ambition to lead Sweden’s school policy discourse going forward.