Education Minister Orders School Administration Suspension for Three Months Amid Student Asphyxiation Investigation
Al-Tabtabaei visited the students, suspended the administration, appointed a new management team, and took action against the students.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Appointment of a new administration and disciplinary measures taken against students after their involvement in the incident was established
- Al-Tabtabaee visits the students and affirms that their health and safety are among the ministry’s top priorities
Education Minister Eng. Syed Jalal Al-Tabtabaee visited a number of female students who suffered asphyxiation incidents at one of the girls’ secondary schools, to ensure their safety and monitor their health conditions. He emphasized that the health and safety of students are the ministry’s top priorities.
During the visit, Al-Tabtabaee confirmed that the ministry will continue to monitor the students’ health status and coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure they receive the necessary care.
As part of 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, and appointed a new administration to take over the school’s management and oversee its operations, ensuring a stable school environment and continuity of the educational process.
The Ministry of Education stated that preliminary investigations confirmed the involvement of several students in the incident, noting that appropriate educational and regulatory measures have been taken against them in accordance with the comprehensive regulatory framework for education within the ministry, after the established behaviors were classified as serious behavioral violations.
The ministry emphasized that the investigation is ongoing to determine all causes and circumstances of the incident and to precisely assign responsibilities, stressing that necessary measures will be taken against anyone whose responsibility or negligence is proven, in accordance with applicable systems and regulations and the final results of the investigation.
It stressed that the measures taken aim to safeguard the security and safety of students, maintain a stable school environment, and reinforce principles of discipline and accountability, reiterating that there will be no tolerance for any behavior that undermines the security of the school community or the safety of its members.
The Ministry of Education expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the Ministry of Health, its officials, and the medical teams that responded to the cases, commending the swift response, healthcare provided, and follow-up care the students received since the incident occurred.
The ministry reaffirmed that the security and safety of students and educational and administrative staff are fundamental responsibilities that allow no negligence, and that it will continue to follow up on the incident until all investigations and measures are completed and appropriate decisions are made, ensuring the safety of students, enhancing discipline, and providing a safe and stable educational environment for all.
