In an effort to tackle persistent lateness among students, Dürer High School in Nuremberg, Germany, has introduced a €5 fine for students who repeatedly arrive late without a valid excuse. The school's student council has also noted a significant reduction in the number of students arriving late to class since the fine was introduced. The school estimates that around 5–10% of students show such little interest in their education that their behavior jeopardizes their chances of graduating. Stefan Dull, President of the German Teachers' Union, attributes some of this trend to the prolonged school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led some students to lose interest in their education. Meanwhile, the Bavarian School Principals' Association highlights a rise in mental health issues among young people since the pandemic, contributing to school anxiety and absenteeism.