The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has stated that there are issues with the initial response to serious bullying and the neutrality of the investigation, as serious bullying continues nationwide. , I started to consider.
According to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, 514 cases of "serious situations" such as suicide due to bullying and school refusal were confirmed last year. , The bereaved family asks the city to improve their response, and there are a number of cases where the response of schools and boards of education is being questioned.
Today, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Bullying Prevention Measures Council, which is made up of experts and school officials, has begun to consider how to investigate when serious bullying occurs.
Regarding the current situation, issues such as not being recognized even if serious bullying occurs, the investigation not being conducted promptly, the selection of committee members not being neutral and fair, and the differences in response depending on the local government are shown as issues. it was done.
Opinions such as "It is important to take early action at the school site and provide information to parents before bullying becomes serious" or "It is important to decide a concrete policy in advance" Was issued.
The council will conduct a fact-finding survey with the Board of Education nationwide and then compile it within the fiscal year to improve the survey system and operation.