Ministry of Education and Culture Provides Flexibility for Learning for Education Affected by Disaster

Illustration of learning activities in post-disaster schools (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) issued Circular Letter (SE) Number 1 of 2026 concerning the Implementation of Learning in Education Units Affected by Disasters as a reference for local governments and schools in organizing post-disaster education services.

The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu'ti said the SE confirms the country's commitment to guarantee the right of learners to obtain safe, meaningful, and sustainable education services even in the event of disaster-affected conditions.

"Education must not stop due to disasters. However, the safety of students, educators, and education personnel must always be the top priority in every policy taken," said Minister of Education and Culture Mu'ti in Jakarta on Monday, January 5.

His party emphasized the safety of all education unit residents as the main priority in every policy making.

"In this provision, the educational unit is given flexibility to adjust the implementation of learning according to the conditions and level of impact of disasters in their respective regions," he continued.

He continued that adjustments could be made to the learning method, time of implementation, and utilization of available educational facilities and infrastructure.

His party also encourages the use of various alternative learning, including limited face-to-face learning, distance learning, and other forms of learning that are relevant to local conditions.

The adjustment was made by considering the readiness of educators, students, as well as support from parents and local governments.

Furthermore, he conveyed the flexibility given to educational units aimed at ensuring that the learning process remains relevant to the actual conditions in the field.

Mu'ti also invited all stakeholders in education to work together to support the recovery of education services in disaster-affected areas so that students can continue to receive quality and equitable education services.

Apart from the learning aspect, the circular, he said, also emphasizes the importance of psychosocial support for students and educators affected by the disaster.

His party appealed to educational units to create a learning environment that is child-friendly, empathetic, and able to support the process of restoring the mental and emotional conditions of school residents.

He also asked the Regional Government to play an active role in cross-sectoral coordination, including with the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and other related institutions, to ensure that the policy for the implementation of learning in education units affected by disasters can be effectively implemented in the field.

For information, Circular Letter Number 1 of 2026 concerning the Implementation of Learning in Education Units Affected by Disasters has been in effect since the date it was established and can serve as a reference for local governments and education units affected by disasters.