Nobodym: Schools should not require students to unify with certain models of religious dress Page all

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The Minister of Education and Culture (Mendikbud) Nobodym Anwar Makarim emphasized that the school should pay attention to the rights of all citizens to practice their religious beliefs with regard to the rules regarding student uniforms.

This provision is regulated in article 34 of the Regulation of the Ministry of Education and Culture number 45 of 2014 on School Uniforms for Students of Primary and Secondary Education.

“Therefore, schools should not set rules or reminders for students to wear certain models of religious specialty clothing such as school uniforms,” ​​said Nadiem, in a video statement received. Kompas.com, Sunday (1/24/2021).

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“Especially if you don’t agree with the religion or beliefs of the students,” he said.

This statement was broadcast by Nadiem in response to the alleged obligation of non-Muslim students to wear the hijab at SMK Negeri 2 Padang, West Sumatra.

The Regulation of the Ministry of Education and Culture on school uniforms does not require that specific religious clothing styles be school uniforms.

Also, schools cannot set rules or ask students to wear specific models of religious clothing as school uniforms.

Nobodym said that the rule that forces the hijab on non-Muslims is a form of intolerance of diversity.

“So that not only the legal regulations are violated, but also the values ​​of Pancasila and diversity,” he said.

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Nobody also stressed that the government will not tolerate teachers and school principals who commit violations in the form of intolerance.

According to Nadiem, since receiving the report on SMKN 2 Padang, the Ministry of Education and Culture has coordinated with the local government to take firm action immediately.

It also requested that local governments immediately impose strict sanctions for disciplinary violations on all parties proven to be involved in accordance with applicable mechanisms.

“Including the possibility of implementing a work shift so that this problem becomes our learning together in the future,” said Nadiem.

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Nobody added, Kemendikbud will continue to strive to prevent intolerant practices in the school setting.

In time, Nobody said, Kemendikbud will issue a circular and open it direct line complaints specifically to avoid the repetition of similar violations.

In addition, Nadiem emphasized that according to article 55 of Law No. 39 of 1999 on Human Rights, every child has the right to worship according to their religion, to think and express themselves according to their intellectual level and age under the guidance of their parents. or tutors.

Then, he explained the rules of article 4 paragraph 1 of Law Number 20 of 2003 on the National Education System (Sisdiknas).

This article regulates that education is carried out in a democratic and fair manner and is not discriminatory when defending human rights, religious values, cultural values ​​and national diversity.

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Previously reported, a viral video on social media showed a conversation between one of Eliana Hia’s parents and the SMK Negeri 2 Padang school.

The school called Eliana because her son, Jeni Cahyani Hia, was not wearing a headscarf.

Jeni is listed as a Class IX student in the school’s Department of Automation and Office Administration (OTKP). She does not wear hijab because she is not Muslim.

The problem has now found a way out, these students can go to school without wearing a veil.