Minister Luís Roberto Barroso argued that the interruption of the process could cause damage to public order and the state’s educational policy
The president of the Federal Supreme Court (), authorized the continuity of the bid promoted by the Government of São Paulo, which aims to grant the management of 33 public schools to private initiative. This decision was made after the minister attended a statement of the State Attorney’s Office, which sought to reverse a determination of the São Paulo courts that had suspended the concession process. Barroso argued that the interruption of the bid could cause damage to the public order and the state educational policy.
He stressed that the granting of public services does not mean that the state loses its ownership, but that certain functions are transferred to execution by private companies. The proposal of public-private partnership (PPP) of new schools, presented by the government of, includes the construction and management of 33 education units by private companies. These entities will be responsible for various activities, including cleaning, maintenance, food, surveillance and internet supply.
The main objective of this initiative is to modernize the infrastructure of schools, according to the state government, allowing managers and teachers to have more time to focus on pedagogical activities. This change is expected to bring significant improvements to the quality of education in the institutions involved.
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