Ministry of Education: High school administration suspended for three months 'pending investigation' after students suffered asphyxiation
Minister of Education visits the students, suspends the administration, and combats behavioral violations
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
As part of the Ministry of Education’s follow-up on the recent incident involving the suffocation of several female students at a secondary girls’ school, Minister of Education Eng. Sayed Jalal Sayed Abdulmohsen Al-Tabtabaai visited the students to ensure their well-being and assess their health conditions.
During the visit, Al-Tabtabaai emphasized that the health and safety of students are the Ministry’s top priorities. He stressed the need to continue monitoring the students’ health, ensuring their well-being, and coordinating with relevant authorities to provide the necessary care.
In line with the measures taken by the Ministry following the incident, the Minister ordered the suspension of the school’s administration for three months pending the investigation. A new school administration has been appointed to oversee and manage operations, ensuring stability in the school environment and the continuity of the educational process.
The Ministry of Education clarified that, based on preliminary investigations confirming the involvement of several students in the incident, appropriate educational and disciplinary measures have been taken against them in accordance with the Comprehensive Regulatory Bylaws of the Ministry of Education, as their confirmed behaviors were classified as serious behavioral violations.
The Ministry reiterated that the investigation into the incident is ongoing to determine all causes and circumstances, and to accurately assign responsibilities. It stressed that necessary actions will be taken against anyone found responsible or negligent, in accordance with applicable regulations and the final findings of the investigation.
The Ministry emphasized that these measures are aimed at safeguarding the security and safety of students, maintaining a stable school environment, and reinforcing principles of discipline and accountability. It reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward any behavior that could compromise the security of the school community or the safety of its members.
The Ministry of Education expressed its deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Ministry of Health, its officials, and the medical teams that responded to the cases, commending the swift response and the medical care and follow-up provided to the students since the incident, which exemplified the coordinated efforts of state institutions and their commitment to the health and safety of the nation’s youth.
The Ministry of Education reaffirmed that the security and safety of students and educational and administrative staff are fundamental responsibilities that allow no compromise. It pledged to continue monitoring the incident until all investigations and procedures are completed, and to take all necessary decisions to ensure the safety of students, enhance discipline, and provide a safe and stable educational environment for all.
