Ministry of Education Issues 'Regulations and Prohibitions for Work and Conduct in Schools' Guide
The Ministry of Education issued an official document containing strict regulations for work and conduct within schools, including canteen management, data protection, and activities.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Alaa Khalifa
In a move aimed at regulating school operations and reinforcing educational values, the Ministry of Education issued an official document containing a package of strict controls and prohibitions regarding conduct and behavior within schools. The circular included stringent regulatory and administrative provisions governing activities, school canteens, and the protection of students’ and teachers’ data.
Below are the key headings and provisions included in the controls and prohibitions document:
1. It is prohibited to collect monetary amounts or accept cash, in-kind, or other donations or gifts within the school from teachers, administrative staff, students, or parents for any purpose.
2. It is prohibited to sell goods or services to students and staff, promote or advertise them, or exploit one’s position and school facilities for personal or material benefit that accrues to oneself or others.
3. No purchasing, contracting, expenditure, or collection operations shall be conducted except in accordance with the established regulations and controls governing such activities.
4. It is prohibited to sell, distribute, or introduce food or beverages from unapproved sources into the school for any reason.
5. It is prohibited to operate the canteen or offer products that violate the health regulations for school canteens or the circulars issued by the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition and the Ministry of Education.
6. Food distributions for events shall not be accepted except in accordance with the Ministry of Health Decision No. (15) of 2025 regarding the issuance of the School Canteens Regulation, following verification of the source, safety, storage conditions, and health requirements.
7. Daily supervision and periodic follow-up must be maintained on canteen operations to ensure consistent service delivery, food and beverage quality and safety, and compliance with canteen-related circulars, in accordance with Minister of Health Decision No. (15) of 2025, issued on May 28, 2025, and Circular No. (23) of 2025 issued by the Assistant Undersecretary for General Education on September 21, 2025.
8. A daily canteen follow-up log must be prepared and approved by the school principal, recording any canteen violations, regardless of type, including (non-compliance of displayed items, failure of canteen staff to meet health requirements, or other violations).
9. A designated officer from the school’s canteen management team must be appointed to periodically report to the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition inspector any violations identified through follow-up activities, in accordance with Article (6), Paragraph (1) of the aforementioned Minister of Health Decision.
10. Canteen contract conditions must be enforced, and the canteen contractor must be issued a warning by the school administration to rectify any violation within a specified period of no less than three (3) working days from the date of the warning. Failure to comply will result in contract termination penalties.
11. It is prohibited to organize any event, celebratory activity (involving guests from outside the Ministry of Education), or conduct any filming within the school premises without obtaining explicit written approval from the competent authority within the Ministry of Education.
12. It is prohibited to coordinate, contract, or host any entity, institution, or individuals from outside the Ministry to conduct activities without approval from the competent authorities within the Ministry of Education.
13. All activities and events must be limited to achieving clear educational and pedagogical objectives approved within the school’s approved plan.
14. It is strictly prohibited to use the school’s name or the Ministry of Education’s logo on any publications, advertisements, or commercial promotions without formal and administrative coordination with the authorized bodies.
15. It is prohibited to exploit one’s official position on social media or discuss Ministry of Education affairs for any reason, particularly by filming or publishing images of the Ministry’s premises or employees.
16. It is prohibited to photograph, record, publish images of, or disseminate the personal data of students without obtaining prior written consent that complies with the stipulated regulations. Furthermore, such images must not be circulated via private social media accounts or groups.
17. It is prohibited to link students’ images with their personal information or to use such images for purposes other than educational ones.
18. It is prohibited to disclose or leak school secrets, data, documents, or the information of students, parents, and staff, or to request information unrelated to official duties or to misuse such information.
19. It is not permissible to issue statements, publish news, or share content in the name of the Ministry or the school, or to use their logos in advertisements or personal pages, unless official authorization is obtained from the competent authority.
20. It is prohibited to spread rumors, incorrect information, or offensive content regarding the Ministry of Education, the school, students, or staff via social media or any other channels.
These regulations are issued in the context of the Ministry of Education’s commitment to organizing work within educational institutions, reinforcing compliance with systems and regulations, protecting the privacy of students, staff, official data, and information, and emphasizing that any activity, publication, or use of the Ministry’s name and logo must adhere to approved official procedures and obtain the necessary approvals.
