(Global News) There will be one less teacher wearing a religious symbol in Montreal schools next year. Haniyfa Scott, who wears a hijab, is retiring after her more than 40-year career.
“I don’t think it’s really hit me yet,” said Scott.
The kindergarten teacher is the only staff member at Carlyle Elementary School who wears a religious symbol. Scott, who is Muslim, was allowed to keep her job because of the grandfather clause included in the Quebec law known as Bill 21.
The legislation does not allow certain public sector employees to wear religious symbols while on the job, meaning Scott is one of the last teachers students will see wearing a religious symbol.
