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Cabinet approves 7-point school safety plan
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The cabinet on Tuesday approved seven urgent measures to strengthen safety at schools nationwide following last week's shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, including screening for weapons, illegal items and drugs before anyone enters school premises.
Key facts
- The cabinet on Tuesday approved seven urgent measures to strengthen safety at schools nationwide following last week's shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, including screening for weapons, illegal items and drugs before anyone enters
- Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said the measures, based on a ministry announcement issued on Monday, would be adopted by all government agencies overseeing educational institutions to establish a common safety standard.
- A public consultation on the draft bill is being held from Aug 10 to Sept 9 before it is submitted to parliament
- Debsirin Nonthaburi School, closed for a week following the Aug 7 shooting, is working with Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Psychology, the Department of Mental Health's crisis team and local psychologists to provide psychological
Summary
Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said the measures, based on a ministry announcement issued on Monday, would be adopted by all government agencies overseeing educational institutions to establish a common safety standard.
They include establishing a rights, liberty, and safety protection centre at every school; fast-tracking a master law on school safety and the use of electronic devices; searching for weapons, drugs, and other dangerous items; and providing mental health counselling for students, teachers, and staff.