Parents' associations reject the Ministry of Education's proposal to expel students for repeated tardiness: "It does not solve the violence"

Parents' associations (APAFAs) across Peru, organized through their national coordinator, have rejected a proposed Ministry of Education (Minedu) disciplinary guideline that would allow the expulsion of students for repeated tardiness. The draft guidelines, which introduce new rules for school discipline, have sparked widespread debate and opposition among families.

According to the APAFA representatives, expelling students for chronic lateness is an ineffective measure that fails to address the underlying causes of violence within the educational system. The ongoing public discussion centers on the draft nature of the policy and the demand for alternative approaches to student behavior and school safety.