Payment will be made in eight stages from February until September this year; objective of the transfer is to bring resources to the PM’s ostensive and preventive police
The State Government of He made a significant decision by transferring R $ 10 million from the budget of the State Department of Education to the Public Security Bureau. Originally, this amount was intended for the Integral Education Program, but will now be used to reinforce ostensive and preventive policing in the most vulnerable schools. The decree that officializes this transfer was published in the State Official Gazette last Thursday (6), stipulating that the payment will be made in eight installments, from February to September this year.
The decision to redirect these appeals generated questions and concerns. The amount taken from the Integral Education program aimed to increase the number of students in the final years of elementary and high school. With a total budget of more than R $ 7 billion for the Integral Education Program in 2023, the withdrawal of R $ 10 million may seem small, but raises doubts about the potential impact on educational goals. In response, the State Department of Education and the State Government said the change aims to strengthen security in schools without compromising pedagogical strategies.
The justification for the transfer of resources is part of the school reinforcement, which has existed since 2022 and seeks to increase safety in school units. According to the Secretariat of Education, the measure will not harm the Integral Education Program, but will reinforce the public security policy in the schools adopted by the state government. The initiative highlights the importance of ensuring a safe environment for students, without compromising the quality of education.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
