Austerity measures in non-university teaching are rolled back

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1. It repeals Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Royal Decree-Lawroyal decree-law A rule with the force of law that the Government passes because it is urgent. It applies from its publication, but the Congreso must validate it within 30 days or it lapses. 14/2012, which had allowed raising the maximum number of students per classroom by up to 20%, increased the teaching part of teachers' schedules, and delayed the replacement of teachers by ten school days.
2. Education authorities must provide the necessary resources so that the maximum number of students per classroom is not exceeded in primary and compulsory secondary education, nor the limit set for other types of education.
3. Each authority with education powers may set the teaching part of the weekly schedule of teachers in public schools, with a recommended maximum of 23 hours in Early Childhood, Primary and Special Education centers, and 18 hours in the rest of general education.
4. The measures in the single article apply from the start of the school year following the entry into force of the law, and the State will establish an adequate and sufficient funding framework to implement them.

Who it affects

• Students in primary and compulsory secondary education: It is guaranteed that the maximum number of students per classroom is not exceeded.
• Teachers in public schools: Their teaching schedule is again regulated by each education authority, with recommended maximums of 23 or 18 hours depending on the type of education.
• Education authorities: They regain the power to set teaching schedules and must ensure the resources needed to respect maximum class sizes.
• Public schools: They can once again appoint temporary teachers for replacements without the ten school day wait set by Royal Decree-Law 14/2012.

Words worth knowing

Parte lectiva (teaching load)

The hours of a teacher's schedule spent actually teaching, not counting other tasks such as meetings or lesson preparation.

Administraciones Educativas (education authorities)

The bodies of the Autonomous Communities and the State that manage education in their territory.

Funcionarios interinos (temporary civil servant teachers)

Teachers hired temporarily to fill positions on a provisional basis, for example during a substitution.

Tasa de reposición (replacement rate)

A limit on how many civil servant positions can be filled when someone retires or leaves the job.

royal decree-law

A rule with the force of law that the Government passes because it is urgent. It applies from its publication, but the Congreso must validate it within 30 days or it lapses.

decree-law

A rule with the force of law that the Government passes because it is urgent. It applies from its publication, but the Congreso must validate it within 30 days or it lapses.

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