Andalusia moves students to different schools to combat bullying

The Consejería de Desarrollo Educativo in Andalusia, Spain, relocated 24 students to different schools since September 1 because of their involvement in bullying cases.

The regional government implemented this new protocol to ensure that victims of harassment do not have to leave their schools to escape their tormentors. Under the previous rules, moving a responsible student was an option, but the new regulations make this move a central response once bullying is proven.

The authorities aim to keep victims in their familiar environments while teaching students that their behavior carries consequences. The policy change followed the death of Sandra Peña, a 14-year-old girl from Seville who reportedly died in October 2025 after suffering from school bullying. The new rules also include an alert system that notifies the Inspección Educativa immediately when families or school members report a complaint.

This allows the inspection body to advise schools and monitor cases even if the conflict is resolved internally with family cooperation. The Junta reported that more than 3,400 bullying protocols were opened during the 2024 to 2025 school year. To support these measures, the regional government increased its staff of educational orientation professionals to 2,274. The administration also uses programs such as ConRed and Alumnado Ayudante Digital (ADA) to improve classroom coexistence.