Permendikdasmen Sekolah Aman Terbit, DPR Harap Cegah Kekerasan Anak

Illustration of learning activities at school (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Lalu Hadrian Irfani, welcomed the issuance of the Regulation of the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Permendikdasmen) Number 6 of 2026 concerning the Culture of Safe and Comfortable Schools. He hopes that this Permendikdasmen will be able to prevent violence against children.

Then also assessed that the regulation is a strategic step for the government in creating a conducive educational environment for the growth and development of learners.

"With this Permendikdasmen, I hope that students can study more comfortably and safely, without fear of violence or inappropriate treatment in the school environment," said Lalu Hadrian in his statement, Wednesday, January 14.

Then emphasized that teachers have a great responsibility in creating a safe, inclusive, and child-friendly learning atmosphere. According to him, schools must be a space that protects children from all forms of violence, both physical and psychological.

"Teachers and all educators have a central role to ensure that there is no violence against children in schools. A safe learning environment is the main prerequisite for the quality of education," he said.

Furthermore, Lalu Hadrian assessed that the Permendikdasmen can also be a solution to minimize the application of repressive sanctions against students. With a safe and comfortable school culture approach, he is optimistic that the pattern of guidance will prioritize education and the protection of children's rights.

"With this regulation, sanctions against students can be minimized. A more humane approach will help prevent violence and bullying practices against children in the school environment," he said.

Then also stated that Commission X of the DPR RI will continue to monitor the implementation of this policy so that it is really implemented consistently in all educational units in Indonesia.

Previously, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu'ti said that the rules were different from the rules that had been made previously because they were more humane and prioritized the culture of listening, accepting and respecting.

According to Mu'ti, this humanistic approach can be an effort that can involve various elements including children in schools as agents of change. He hopes that children can work together to build a safe and joyful school culture that is more participatory and not structural.