The numerus clausus policy to limit the number of Jewish students was partially applied in some of the Polish universities and colleges at the beginning of the present semestre.
This condition was brought to the attention of the Polish Minister of Education and Religion by Deputy A. Hartglass, president of the Club of Jewish Deputies, Deputy Hartglass pointed to the fact that this practice continued notwithstanding the explicit governmental circular to the heads of the universities and colleges that no discrimination be made in the admission of students.
The Minister replied that the universities and colleges in Poland enjoy autonomous rights and the possibility for his interference is limited.
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