The regional proposal aims to exceed the initial 9 million euro allocation planned by the State. According to the regional executive, the current funding model is insufficient as it relies primarily on the number of enrolled students, ignoring the specific climatic conditions of the islands.
The Department of Education has argued for the inclusion of variables such as exposure to high temperatures, sunshine hours, and the region's status as an outermost region. The goal is for 70% of the funds to be allocated based on student numbers, while the remaining 30% should account for these environmental and geographical factors.
“"We will continue negotiating with the Ministry of Education to reach an agreement that takes into account the technical report from the Department of Education, but above all, our reality."
Calculations by the General Directorate of Educational Infrastructure support the 20 million euro figure as necessary to ensure adequate conditions in classrooms. The regional government remains in dialogue with the Ministry to ensure these insular peculiarities are reflected in the final distribution of resources.
