Bill to let state-funded private schools become public schools

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1. The bill would allow state-funded private schools (concertados) offering preschool, primary and secondary education to voluntarily join the public school network, through an agreement between the Ministry of Education, the regional government, the local council and the school's owner.
2. The process would start with a request from the school's owner, approved by the school council, along with documents about the building, the school's finances, its students and its staff. A commission made up of the administrations, workers and the school council would decide whether the request moves forward.
3. Once approved, a timeline would be set and an individual agreement signed. While the school becomes public, the building would be purchased or rented, and the school would operate under the agreement until it gains public ownership.
4. Staff would keep their jobs, and the workforce would have up to five years to adapt to public school rules. Teachers would have to apply for entry into the civil service teaching corps within that same period.

Who it affects

• Owners of state-funded private schools: They could voluntarily request that their schools join the public network.
• Families and students at those schools: Their schools could become public, with families taking part in the process.
• Teachers and administrative and service staff: They would not lose their jobs and would have five years to adapt to public sector rules.
• Ministry of Education, regional governments and local councils: They would take part in the agreements, take on buildings and hold calls at least every five years.

Words worth knowing

Centro concertado

A privately owned school funded with public money through an agreement called a 'concierto educativo'.

Consejo Escolar

The school council, a body where families, teachers and other representatives take part.

Convenio

An agreement signed by several administrations and the school's owner to carry out the integration.

Cuerpo de funcionarios docentes

The civil service corps of public school teachers, which is entered through a public call.

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