Egypt's education minister orders full-year expulsion for students filming teachers

Egypt's Education Minister Mohamed Abdel-Latif issued directives expelling students for a full academic year who use imaging devices to photograph teachers at school.

• Mohamed Abdel-Latif, Minister of Education, issued directives applying the penalty of a full academic year's expulsion to any student who photographs a teacher inside the school.
• The expulsion applies when a student films with intent to insult, bully, or publish content on social media.
• The directives cite ministerial decision No. 150 of 2024 on the school motivation and discipline code.
• The Ministry affirmed that preserving teachers' dignity and respect is a fundamental constant of the educational process.