فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The provincial bureau of the Union of Educational Administrators in Sefrou has issued a clarifying statement to public opinion in response to reports circulated by some media outlets and civil society bodies regarding what was described as the “expulsion” of a student from Al-Dar Al-Hamra Lower Secondary School. The union asserted that the information being circulated is “inaccurate” and based on misinterpretations that do not reflect reality.
The statement explained that no expulsion decision was taken against the student concerned. Rather, according to the same source, the case involves a school dropout during the 2024–2025 academic year. The student’s situation was handled in accordance with established procedures and within the framework of the preventive approach adopted between educational institutions and local authorities.
According to the statement, the student’s name was included on the list of dropouts and follow-up procedures were initiated, including contacting the student’s guardian to facilitate re-enrollment at the school, which did indeed take place. However, the statement added that the student only attended classes for a few days, despite repeated correspondence addressed to the guardian without receiving any formal response.
The provincial bureau stressed that describing the student’s status as a “school dropout” is an administrative classification commonly used and does not amount to a disciplinary measure or an expulsion, as has been alleged.
The statement further emphasized that claims of arbitrary expulsion or retaliatory measures are “unfounded,” considering that their circulation constitutes an offense against administrative and educational staff, a misleading of public opinion, and an exploitation of a student’s situation in what it described as media campaigns “not based on objective facts.”
In the same context, the provincial bureau of the Union of Educational Administrators reaffirmed its commitment to several core principles, notably:
- Guaranteeing the student’s right to education;
- The family’s responsibility to monitor their children’s schooling and respond to administrative correspondence;
- Respect for the internal regulations of educational institutions, as legally regulated educational spaces, not arenas for pressure or defamation.
The bureau also expressed its solidarity with the administration of the concerned educational institution, confirming that all measures taken were in compliance with the law and regulatory procedures, while reserving the right to pursue any actions that may harm the reputation of administrative and educational staff.
The statement concluded by calling on media professionals and civil society actors to exercise accuracy and due diligence before publishing or adopting any information, to place the interests of learners above all else, and to avoid sensationalism and misleading interpretations.
The case of a second-year lower secondary student at Al-Dar Al-Hamra School in Sefrou Province sparked wide debate following the release of a statement by the Moroccan Observatory for Consumer Protection, which expressed concern over the measure taken, considering that it could affect the student’s right to education.
The Observatory called for respect for the legal procedures governing any disciplinary action, for taking into account the best interests of the learner, and for reconsidering the decision and opening an administrative inquiry to clarify its circumstances. It also urged the provision of appropriate educational and psychological support to ensure continuity in the student’s academic path and to mitigate the effects of school dropout, particularly in rural areas.
Source: Fes News Media
