A presentation of the legislative process of the Project "Safe Classroom", promoted by the government of Chile in 2018 to address episodes of school violence is made. After reviewing the arguments presented to promote this law, a critical analysis is made of it, considering its foundations and implications. Subsequently, a link is established between this type of policies with those of “zero tolerance”, developed in different countries of the world, especially in matters of public security. Finally, complex implications for the incorporation of this perspective in school culture and dynamics are identified.
Keywords:
Citizen education; school violence; zero tolerance; educational policy
