Special education schools to receive an extra €65 per pupil — "It's a pittance", say institutions
The current amount stands at around €650 and will rise to €716, representing a 10% increase. However, schools say this rise is insufficient to meet their expenses, especially staff costs.
Government increases funding for special education by 10%
The monthly funding per pupil thus rises from €651.26 to €716.39 in special education schools, leading the Government to disburse €12.6 million this year.
Government boosts funding allocated to special education schools by 10%
The increase is intended to address the financial difficulties experienced by the schools, the government says.
Government increases funds allocated to special education schools by 10%
The Ministry of Education said today it will increase by 10% the funds allocated to special education schools under cooperation contracts, clarifying that the boost aims to address the financial difficulties experienced by those schools.
Special education schools protest
Parents, teachers, headteachers, staff and relatives of pupils from private special education schools demonstrated in Lisbon today to demand additional funding to guarantee schooling for 500 children and young people.
Unsustainable finances prompt special education schools to take to the streets on Monday
Protests will take place outside the Ministry of Education to demand an increase in the contribution paid by the State.
Special-education schools to protest outside the Ministry of Education. System is 'on the verge of collapse'
Private institutions that take pupils referred by the ministry warn of underfunding and the risk of closure. On 5 January they will protest outside the Ministry of Education.
