The Superintendency of Education in Chile announced a significant update to school security protocols on March 31, 2026. Officials stated the new guidelines will replace Dictamen No. 65 regarding technology implementation in educational establishments. This regulatory shift aligns with the recent promulgation of the Law on Coexistence, Good Treatment, and Well-being of Educational Communities.
Key Details
Current regulations governing security cameras and metal detectors will become void under the new framework. The Superintendency is working to modernize safety measures while ensuring they respect the dignity of all community members. Implementation will require strict adherence to principles of proportionality, necessity, and suitability for each specific context.
School sponsors must obtain agreement from the School Council or the broader educational community before deploying security technology. This requirement ensures that decisions reflect the needs of the entire institution rather than unilateral administrative choices. The process prioritizes prevention of violence over punitive measures in educational settings.
"Violence is not faced with sanction, but with prevention, accompaniment, and guidance to educational communities," said Acting Superintendent Pamela Adriazola Rojas.
The administration emphasized that no learning is possible without a positive coexistence environment. Officials stated they will strengthen conflict management and prevention strategies within the national school system. This approach marks a departure from previous security-focused interpretations of the law.
What This Means
Coordination is underway with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Security to support the elaboration of practical regulations. These bodies will define the technical mechanisms for coordination with public security forces. Protocols must be approved by the Undersecretary of Education following a technical report from the Ministry of Public Security.
Bag checks and personal item reviews remain subject to future legislative modifications outside the current security guidelines. The Superintendency clarified that Dictamen No. 65 continues to apply to these specific areas until new rules arrive. This separation aims to provide clarity during the transitional period for school administrators.
The Superintendency indicated it will generate an orientation guide to support establishments in compliance with the new norms. This document will detail permissible security measures available under the current legal framework. Stakeholders must balance physical safety with privacy concerns in an increasingly digital surveillance environment.
Observers will monitor how quickly the government implements these technical standards for public institution security. The outcome sets a significant precedent for public institution security nationwide. Implementation details will define the future of safety infrastructure in Chilean schools.
