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Chile enacts Protected Schools law

The law establishes security measures in schools, including backpack checks and the prohibition of clothing that conceals the face.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The law known as Protected Schools has been enacted in Chile following its publication in the Official Journal. This regulation introduces security measures aimed at strengthening protection within educational communities.

According to reports, the law also entails greater responsibility for families, although further specific details have not been provided in the reports.

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