The French Ministry of Education has announced that it will revise its questionnaire on gender-based and sexual violence, pushing back its validation date to October 1st. Originally planned for approval by the Higher Education Council on September 17, the questionnaire—intended for 11 million students from preschool through high school—has drawn criticism from trade unions and parent groups. France Culture obtained access to the draft, revealing concerns over both the content and format of the survey. Critics argue that the questionnaire’s wording may confuse students or inadvertently place pressure on them. One example cited by Aurelie Gagnier, a primary school teacher and union representative, is a question that asks students whether they feel safe at school or at home and elsewhere. Gagnier called this phrasing problematic, suggesting it could imply that students should feel safe in different settings, potentially causing confusion or distress for children. Another point of concern is the absence of a requirement for students to write their first names on the questionnaire. Education sector staff have also raised worries about how the questionnaires will be distributed and who will be responsible for handling the responses. According to the draft, the questionnaire must be given after specific educational sessions on relationships and sexuality, which are already part of the school curriculum. Saphia Guereschi, a school nurse and union leader, emphasized the challenges of implementing the questionnaire, noting that nurses often spend an hour per class on these tasks and that the workforce is already stretched thin. She called for additional training and resources to properly support students who may disclose experiences of sexual violence. Guereschi urged the education system to reflect on its capacity to handle the sensitive nature of the responses and to ensure that students receive the necessary support.