APPENDIX : INVENTORY OF EDUCATIONAL ISSUES ADDRESSED BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN ITS FIRST CYCLE OPINIONS Article 4 [Cross-reference with articles 5, 6, 12, 13, 14] 1 The Parties undertake to guarantee to persons belonging to national minorities the right of equality before the law and of equal protection of the law. In this respect, any discrimination based on belonging to a national minority shall be prohibited. 2 The Parties undertake to adopt, where necessary, adequate measures in order to promote, in all areas of economic, social, political and cultural life, full and effective equality between persons belonging to a national minority and those belonging to the majority. In this respect, they shall take due account of the specific conditions of the persons belonging to national minorities. 3 The measures adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 shall not be considered to be an act of discrimination. 1. right of equality before the law and of equal protection of the law Equality and non-discrimination of persons belonging to national minorities in the field of education (legal and practical levels) - - existence/absence of specific anti-discrimination legislation in education; discriminatory provisions regarding education existence of relevant case-law instances of discrimination of persons belonging to national minorities in the field of education (discriminatory attitudes of other pupils, teachers and other educational actors) isolation, large concentration of minority children (Roma in particular) in certain public schools because of rejection in other schools undue placement of minority children (Roma in particular) in separate classes and school facilities disproportionate (undue) presence in special schools for mentally disabled children 2. full and effective equality - full and effective equality of persons belonging to national minorities in the field of education unequal position of persons belonging to national minorities in the sphere of education (unequal educational opportunities and unequal access to resources) impact on their situation in other areas like employment, civil service, etc. additional measures required in education to obtain full and effective equality education as a tool for eliminating discrimination and promoting integration. - - - Article 5 [Cross-reference with articles 4, 6, 12, 13, 14] 1 The Parties undertake to promote the conditions necessary for persons belonging to national minorities to maintain and develop their culture, and to preserve the essential elements of their identity, namely their religion, language, traditions and cultural heritage. […] 30