Kuwait slaps three-day suspension on students caught with smoking materials
. . . inside school premises, urges parents to play their part
Several schools across Kuwait have issued circulars to parents warning that students found possessing smoking materials or related equipment on school premises will face disciplinary action under the Ministry of Education’s approved student conduct regulations.
An educational source said the notices were issued as part of efforts by school administrations to protect students and maintain a safe and disciplined learning environment. Parents have been urged to ensure that their children do not bring or possess cigarettes or any smoking-related materials or equipment inside school premises.
The source explained that possessing smoking materials is classified as a serious behavioral violation under the approved student conduct regulations. The prescribed penalty includes a three-day suspension from school, with the period recorded as absence without an excuse, in accordance with the circulars issued by the schools.
The source added that repeated violations of this type will be treated as a serious offence and dealt with through the necessary measures under the approved regulations and decisions of the competent authorities.
Alongside disciplinary action, school administrations are focusing on raising students’ awareness of the health and educational consequences of smoking. The source called on parents to cooperate with schools, monitor their children and reinforce the importance of complying with school rules and regulations.
The measures aim to protect students, maintain a safe and disciplined educational environment and strengthen cooperation between families and schools in addressing undesirable behavior.
