Jewish students at the Hungarian universities decided to stay away from their classes until they are guaranteed complete safety.
Minister of Education Klebelsberg ordered the universities to be closed if any anti-Semitic student disturbances occur. Police patrols were placed in and around the university buildings to prevent attacks on Jewish students.
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