Oslo’s school board representative, Julie Remen Midtgarden, has stated that parents refusing to allow their children to participate in swimming lessons may be reported to the police. Midtgarden asserts that gender-segregated swimming lessons are illegal and unacceptable within Oslo schools, emphasizing that all students should participate in regular, mixed-gender classes as a default. This stance follows a 2021 study revealing approximately 15% of girls with minority backgrounds were excluded from co-educational swimming, compared to 5% of boys. Midtgarden suggests that in severe, consistent cases of parental obstruction—specifically preventing daughters from attending standard swimming lessons—schools should consider stronger measures, including police reports. She intends to investigate the extent of gender-segregated swimming practices currently occurring in Oslo. The move aims to ensure equal access to swimming education for all students in Oslo schools.