KUWAIT CITY, Jan 26: The Ministry of Education has announced that it is taking concrete steps to reduce the weight of school bags by up to 50 percent, in line with the directives of Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei.

In a statement, the Ministry revealed that several key sectors, including educational research, curricula, general education, and finance, have worked together to develop practical solutions that balance educational efficiency with the safety of students. One of the most notable solutions is the printing of school books for the second semester of the 2024-2025 academic year with special specifications aimed at lightening the weight of school bags.

The Ministry explained that the new measures include dividing the second-semester textbooks into two parts, in alignment with the curricula approved by the General Technical Guidance for academic subjects at all educational levels. These changes were made without compromising the quality of printing or the educational content, ensuring the continued delivery of effective and high-quality educational materials.

The Ministry also confirmed that all steps taken to reduce the weight of school bags were implemented without incurring additional financial costs. The budget allocated for printing school books was adhered to, demonstrating the Ministry’s commitment to efficiency.

This initiative reflects the Ministry’s deep commitment to safeguarding the physical health of students by reducing the risk of carrying loads that exceed the recommended limits for their age groups. The Ministry emphasized that this move aims to create an educational environment that supports both the educational and health development of students.

Concluding the statement, the Ministry confirmed that the Supply and Warehouses Department has already started distributing textbooks to schools at all levels and educational districts. This distribution is happening according to a well-organized plan to ensure that all schools are prepared for the second semester of 2024-2025. The Ministry noted that the timely delivery of textbooks will contribute to creating a stable and supportive educational environment, aligning with the goals of the new amendments.