Morocco Allows Public School Teachers to Moonlight in Private Schools
Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Preschool Education, and Sports has greenlit a new policy allowing public school education-in-morocco/” title=”The Cursed List: A Captivating New Collection of Short Stories from Baghdad Farsi”>teachers to take on extra hours at private institutions, subject to specific regulations. This move, announced in Memorandum 24-225 issued on November 11, 2024, aims to provide teachers with additional income opportunities while addressing potential staffing needs within the private education sector.
The decision, rooted in Articles 13 and 14 of Law 06.00 regulating private education, aligns with Framework Law 51.17 concerning the education, training, and scientific research system. It also adheres to Prime Minister’s Circular 2952 of November 30, 2000, regarding combining public service with freelance activities. This framework ensures that the new policy respects existing legal boundaries and safeguards the integrity of the public education system.
A Streamlined Process for Approval
The memorandum outlines a three-stage process for teachers seeking approval for these supplementary hours:
- Initial Application (April 1st – May 15th): Teachers submit a request to their public school director, accompanied by a supporting document from the director of the private institution where they intend to work. This initial phase ensures transparency and allows both schools to coordinate schedules and responsibilities.
- District Review: The local education authority reviews the applications, verifying compliance with established criteria. Crucially, the extra hours must not interfere with the teacher’s primary duties at their public school. The policy also caps the additional workload at eight hours per week, preventing overexertion and potential burnout. Importantly, teachers can work at multiple private institutions, provided they stay within the eight-hour limit.
- **Final Authorization (
