The Department of Education (DepEd) has released guidelines aimed at maintaining safe and orderly schools across the country, emphasizing that the effort requires cooperation among schools, families, communities, and the government.

For schools, stricter policies have already been put in place, including ID policies and identification protocols, a visitation management system, regular inspection and monitoring, strict school security procedures, and coordination with local government units and the police.

Parents and communities, meanwhile, are encouraged to support students by checking in on their emotional well-being, listening to their fears and concerns, reminding them that there are adults they can turn to, and immediately reporting any threats of danger within the school.

For students, DepEd reminded that they are not alone and may approach their teacher, guidance counselor, school head, parents, or any trusted adult for help.

To ensure safe and orderly schools, DepEd said it will continue to strengthen youth protection through measures to address bullying and violence prevention programs, mental health and psychosocial support, coordination with LGUs, the police, and partner agencies, and regular review and improvement of school safety systems.

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