“We have reviewed the ministerial regulation with various stakeholders. The new regulation will adopt a more humanistic and participatory approach,” he said after opening the National Working Meeting of the Education Council here on Thursday.
The revised rule will be upgraded to a ministerial regulation, focusing on fostering a safe and comfortable school culture for all students.
Mu’ti emphasized that the regulatory improvements will be accompanied by teacher competency development, including training for student counseling teachers, as well as strengthening sensitivity within schools.
“We continue to enhance teacher competencies, including training for counselors. The approach will also strengthen school awareness so that all teachers in the future can act as guardians that provide counseling to their students,” he said.
He added that the new regulation is designed to ensure more effective implementation and responsiveness to the dynamics of violence and bullying cases that still occur frequently.
With a humanistic, participatory approach and a focus on empowering teachers, Mu’ti expected schools will become safe spaces that support the holistic growth and development of children.
Earlier, Deputy Chair of House of Representatives (DPR) Commission X, Kurniasih Mufidayati, has proposed that every school establish a dedicated team responsible for ensuring safety and inclusivity, aimed at preventing and addressing bullying, sexual violence, and intolerance.
“Schools should be safe spaces where children can grow and learn with confidence, not places that instill fear due to violence, harassment, or discrimination,” Mufidayati said on November 12.
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