Santiago Schools Expel 41 Students for Serious Misconduct This Year
Santiago's high schools have expelled 41 students due to serious misconduct since the beginning of the year. The majority of these expulsions, 40 in total, were processed under the Aula Segura (Safe Classroom) program. Across the capital's educational institutions, managed by SLEP Santiago Centro since January 1st, 109 disciplinary proceedings for severe and extremely serious infractions have been initiated. In 37.6% of these cases, the decision was made to expel the student. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the previous year, when under the former management led by Mario Desbordes, who was responsible for the schools until December 31st, a total of 86 students were expelled for similar reasons throughout all of 2025.
The data indicates a notable increase in student expulsions for serious misconduct in Santiago's schools following the transition in management and the implementation of the Aula Segura program. This shift suggests a potentially more stringent disciplinary approach being adopted by SLEP Santiago Centro. While the stated goal of Aula Segura is to ensure a safe learning environment, the rise in expulsions warrants examination of the underlying causes of student misconduct and the effectiveness of alternative disciplinary measures. Future policy decisions should consider the long-term impact of these expulsions on student reintegration and educational equity, balancing disciplinary needs with supportive interventions.
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