Minister of Education Fernando Alexandre has ordered an investigation into reports that some schools refused student enrollments despite having available vacancies. The state system continues to face significant challenges, with hundreds of pupils still without a place and schools relying heavily on overtime hours to manage teacher shortages.
Update: Parents demand action as school placement crisis continues
Parents across the country have formed an informal group to protest the ongoing lack of school placements for their children, particularly affecting families relocating or transitioning from private to public education. Some parents are now calling for presidential intervention and considering legal action, arguing that the government's investigation is arriving too late to address the immediate needs of affected students.
