Government announces R$3 billion plan to expand inclusive education in Brazil

The Ministry of Education (MEC) is preparing to launch an ambitious plan that aims to boost Inclusive Education in Brazil.

According to sources linked to the initiative, the government intends to invest R$3 billion in a program that seeks to universalize enroll all students in common classes, ensure accessibility resources and provide adequate training for students teachers.

Brazil's commitment to inclusive education was established 15 years ago, when the country gave amendment status constitutional to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, proposed by the United Nations (UN).

From this milestone, the National Policy on Special Education from the Perspective of Inclusive Education (PNEEPEI) emerged, which has not yet been replaced. Now, the government is committed to achieving inclusion in basic education with the following goals:

In summary, the strengthening plan consists of:

• Increase the enrollment of people with disabilities in the common class;
• Universalize student enrollment in common classes;
• Ensure that 100% of schools have accessible buildings;
• Ensure that 100% of schools have materials and equipment for Multifunctional Resource Rooms;
• Empower 100% of teachers the common class in special education from the perspective of inclusive education;
• Train 100% of Specialized Educational Service (AEE) teachers with two degrees in special education from the perspective of inclusive education;
• Ensure that at least one manager from each school has training in special education from the perspective of inclusive education;
• Have a budget impact of R$3 billion in 4 years.

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More details about the proposal

The plan was presented to members of the National Commission for Special Education from the Perspective of Inclusive Education at a MEC meeting held in June.

Although the total investment values ​​have not yet been confirmed, Décio Guimarães, Policy Director Special Education in Secadi's Inclusive Perspective, stated that the plan should be launched in the next weeks.

The government is working in partnership with other ministries to promote inclusive education, recognizing its importance in the lives of people with disabilities.

The National Secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Anna Paula Feminella, highlights the need to resume the budget aimed at inclusive education and to prepare common schools to be the first option for families with children with deficiency.

While Brazil moves towards inclusion in education, there are still challenges to be overcome. It is crucial that the country adopts a holistic approach that includes teacher training, adequate resources and adaptation of schools to ensure that all students have access to a quality education, regardless of their abilities and needs.

Inclusive education is a fundamental commitment to equality and diversity. It appears that Brazil is taking significant measures to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and develop fully in an educational environment inclusive.