The Minister of Education calls for changes to the legislation after a student injured a teacher and a classmate at a school in Bistrița

Interim Minister of Education and Research Mihai Dimian condemned the armed attack carried out by a student at the “Ștefan cel Mare” Secondary School in Bistrița and called for urgent legislative measures to protect teachers and students. The incident took place in the morning, and a teacher and a student were injured. According to the ministry, the victims are in stable condition.

The ministry is calling for the circumstances of the assault to be clarified promptly and for psychological counseling to be provided to the affected students and teaching staff. In a statement issued after the incident, Mihai Dimian emphasized that the entire school community is in a state of shock.

The legislative proposals include introducing special criminal protection for education staff threatened or assaulted while on duty, as well as the prompt provision of legal assistance and psychological support. The ministry is also calling for mechanisms to rapidly restrict access to schools for individuals considered dangerous, without affecting the right to education of other students.

Authorities will also verify reports that the student may have posted threats on TikTok. The ministry warns that such signals must be reported immediately, while online platforms must respond quickly to content that threatens or encourages violence. According to the ministry’s message, education aimed at preventing aggression requires the involvement of schools, families, communities, and the competent institutions.