(E-Notícies) The controversy over adapting school menus for Muslim students is becoming increasingly contentious. These days, Barcelona’s city council acknowledged that they don’t serve pork in nurseries for “inclusive nutrition.” The Spanish government will now require schools to serve special menus for students with religious diversity.
The Council of Ministers approved a decree law on healthy and sustainable school cafeterias this Tuesday. It is a measure from the Ministry of Social Rights led by Pablo Bustinduy, formerly of Podemos and now in Sumar. The decree includes several guidelines for healthier and non-discriminatory meals in schools and institutes.
For example, it establishes the prohibition of industrial pastries and sugary drinks, and more presence of fish, vegetables, and cereals. The controversy lies in the section where it mandates serving vegan menus and those adapted to the religious diversity of the students.
