The demonstration is organized by LAKS, an organisation of high school students. The demonstration is targeted against the 1040 hours per year students have to spend at school. They complain that (due to a lack of teachers) they have to spend idle time at school.
Because the government persists in the 1040 hours rule, the demonstration has been announced.

Earlier this week, similar demonstrations in various towns got out of hand, and resulted in damage, violence and rioting.

Because of these fears, the organizing committee has announced several safety measures, such as bag checks. Also, the demonstration will take place on a specific part of Museumplein square, blocked off by fences.

The demonstration will take place from noon till 2 pm.