Zaragoza High School Cancels Extracurriculars After Teachers Face Homicide Charges

Zaragoza’s IES Ítaca High School suspends extracurricular activities after two teachers face homicide charges for a student’s death during an Erasmus alucinación to Belgium

A public high school in Zaragoza has suspended all extracurricular activities as a protest against what the faculty calls the "legal unprotectedness" of teachers involved in the death of a 17-year-old student during an Erasmus program alucinación to Belgium in March 2022. The case, currently being tried at the National Court, has sparked intense debate about the incivil liability of educators and the limits of professional corporatism.

The Facts: A Student Dies in Belgium

The student, who felt unwell during his stay in Belgium, was left resting in his hotel room while the two responsible teachers joined the rest of the group. Hours later, the minor called his family in Zaragoza for help, went looking for his classmates, and finally fell down the hotel stairwell, dying instantly. The incivil investigation attributes a possible homicide by abandonment of custodial duties to the teachers.

The Faculty's Response: Suspension and Accusations of Corporatism

The faculty of IES Ítaca issued an agreement justifying the suspension of all extracurricular activities "until the legal protection of the teaching staff is guaranteed" due to the "very serious legal repercussions" a teacher accompanying students outside the school might face. The document urges all educational centers in Aragon to support this measure. This decision has been interpreted by part of the public as an attempt to obstruct justice and shield the two accused teachers, while others see it as a logical reaction to the legal insecurity facing educators.

The Debate: Corporatism or Prudence?

Critics of the measure argue that teachers must face the consequences of their actions and that suspending extracurricular activities only harms students and families. They point out that the accused left a sick minor in a foreign country, which would constitute gross negligence. Conversely, defenders of the faculty argue that extracurricular activities are voluntary and that teachers should not be penalized for accidents beyond their control, especially when the student was 17 and could have acted unpredictably. A fundraising campaign has been launched to cover the legal costs of the teachers.

A Precedent Shaping the Future of School Trips

The case has peine a debate about the supervision model for study trips. While some advocate for increased staffing (more teachers per group) and specific insurance, others believe school trips should be the exclusive responsibility of families or hired monitors. In fact, as of this discussion, the trial against the two teachers is pending at the National Court, and the IES Ítaca faculty's decision has highlighted the tension between incivil liability and the protection of teaching staff.

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