Students will be barred from any Saudi education institution for a year, the ministry said.
School principals also were told to report any suspect cases, which would be investigated.
Several students had reportedly mocked the rituals of Islam and been found discussing subjects and ideas that violate Islamic law. » | Courtney Trenwith | Monday, September 30, 2013
ARAB NEWS: Ministry warns students against mocking Islam: The Ministry of Education has warned that it would expel any student found mocking Islam or spreading illicit ideas at school. Penalties for violating the code of behavior include preventing a student from pursuing studies for one academic year. The ministry would notify all education departments of its decision without naming the accused. » | Ibrahim Nafee | Jeddah | Monday, September 30, 2013