Édouard Geffray, the French Minister of National Education, announced on September 3 that he wants to promote bilingual education in regional languages within the school system. During a visit to the Four à pain school in Locmaria-Grandchamp, Morbihan, he highlighted the importance of preserving these languages, which are often at risk of fading without active efforts. The school recently opened a bilingual class in Breton, a Celtic language spoken in Brittany, as an example of such initiatives. Geffray emphasized that schools can play a crucial role in helping students learn and preserve these languages. As part of his plan, Geffray intends to introduce a special track by 2028 that will allow students to earn a "regional language" mention on their baccalaureate diploma. This addition would be recognized across French schools and could encourage more students to study these languages. However, he admitted that finding qualified teachers for regional languages is a challenge. Despite efforts to create new teaching positions, there is still a shortage of educators with the necessary skills and knowledge. To address this issue, the French government has launched a teacher training program for Breton, which begins in Rennes this year. The program includes intensified Breton language courses, aiming to produce teachers who can effectively teach the language and help develop fluent speakers who are also proficient in French. This initiative is specifically highlighted for Breton, but Geffray did not provide further details on similar programs for other regional languages such as Basque or Occitan. The minister expressed the need to train a new generation of teachers to fill these roles through competitions and recruitment efforts. While creating teaching positions is an important step, he stressed that it does not automatically ensure the availability of qualified individuals. The success of this initiative will depend on both the development of training programs and the ability to attract and retain skilled educators in regional language instruction.