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Greek school excursion regulation controversy

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The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, led by Minister Sofia Zacharaki, has introduced a new framework for school excursions for primary and secondary students. The regulations mandate a minimum of six excursions per class per school year to promote experiential learning and implement stricter safety protocols, including criminal record checks for travel agency staff and guidelines for teacher chaperones. Opposition has intensified as educators argue the rules impose “disproportionate bureaucratic burdens” and shift technical liabilities onto teachers. The Panhellenic Scientific Association of Primary School Directors has called for the withdrawal of Article 22, noting that schools often lack the administrative staff to fulfill requirements like posting formal calls for interest on websites. Directors also contend that teachers lack the professional expertise of engineers or safety technicians to verify building licenses, structural integrity, or fire safety at organized venues. In response, the Teachers' Federation of Greece (DOE) has called for a freeze on all school excursions involving bus transportation, urging associations to limit activities to walking tours until demands are met. Adding to Similarly, the criticism, ELME Chania teachers' union is demanding the PASOK-KINAL Ioannina Provincial Election Committee warned that excessive bureaucracy may transform teachers into “administrative inspectors.” immediate withdrawal of Ministerial Decision 109113/ΓΔ1. The committee emphasized that technical checks, union argues the framework makes organizing activities “practically impossible” due to requirements such as verifying bus specifications forming three-member committees to oversee transport and insurance, should be the responsibility conducting rigorous verifications of state regulatory mechanisms rather than schools. They expressed particular concern for travel agencies via the mountainous regions of Epirus, noting that these areas rely on annual school visits gov.gr portal. ELME Chania is also calling for both experiential learning and local economic support. To mitigate these issues, the Panhellenic Scientific Association of Primary Education School Unit Directors has proposed several revisions, including implementing a single procurement procedure state funding for the school year, replacing on-site police inspections trips, legal protection for short trips with electronic documentation, teachers, and creating a central registry compensation for transport providers. accompanying educators.

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  1. 2026-10-12 07:02 UTC Greek school excursion regulation controversy
  2. 2026-10-08 11:03 UTC Greek school excursion regulation controversy
  3. 2026-09-21 06:43 UTC Greek school excursion regulation controversy
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