Deputy Minister of Education: Ban on Collecting or Demanding Financial Amounts from Students, Parents, and Educational Staff

The Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education, Eng. Hamad Al-Hamad, held a meeting with directors of educational affairs and stage supervisors in educational districts, as well as the Special Education and Religious Education Department, attended by the Director General of the General Administration of Educational Districts, Mr. Mohammed Al-Wazan. The meeting aimed to monitor school operations, identify field needs and challenges, and enhance the speed of addressing them in accordance with approved systems and regulations.

Al-Hamad emphasized the importance of intensifying field visits to schools by directors of educational affairs and stage supervisors, rather than relying solely on office-based monitoring. This approach ensures direct observation of challenges, a clear understanding of the reality of school operations, and efforts to overcome obstacles and mobilize available resources to address them. He also stressed the need to submit periodic reports to the General Administration of Educational Districts, detailing visit outcomes, measures taken, and issues requiring intervention by relevant authorities.

He underscored the importance of adopting an open-door policy and strengthening direct communication with school administrations and stakeholders, listening to their feedback, and addressing it professionally and promptly. Al-Hamad affirmed that the current phase requires integrated roles and teamwork, shifting from merely identifying issues to actively resolving them and following up on the implementation of solutions on the ground.

Furthermore, he stressed the necessity of adhering to Ministry of Education decisions and circulars, particularly the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers and the circular outlining rules, prohibitions, and behavioral standards within schools. A key provision is the prohibition of collecting or demanding any financial amounts from students, parents, or teaching staff. He called for continuous monitoring of compliance with these regulations and taking prescribed measures in accordance with established rules.

Regarding security and safety, Al-Hamad directed the activation of rapid response teams and evacuation plans in schools, ensuring clear mechanisms for handling emergencies, and clearly distributing responsibilities and roles. He also emphasized raising readiness levels to contribute to safeguarding the safety of students and educational staff.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the need to continue field monitoring and submit reports promptly, adhere to organizational directives and instructions, and directly address any challenges that may affect the educational process. These efforts aim to enhance stability in schools and provide an organized, safe learning environment that meets the needs of learners and school administrations.