Acre State of Brazil Implements Federal Law for Psychosocial Support in Schools

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The Acre State Secretariat of Education and Culture held a meeting to discuss the implementation of Federal Law No. 13,935/2019, which provides for the provision of psychology and social service services in public basic education networks. The meeting aimed to align strategies and steps to ensure the law's implementation within the state school system. The working group, led by Sebastiao Flores, Deputy Secretary of Education, consisted of professionals from various departments of the SEE.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Acre State Secretariat of Education and Culture held a meeting to discuss the implementation of Federal Law No. 13,935/2019, which provides for the provision of psychology and social service services in public basic education networks.
  • The meeting aimed to align strategies and steps to ensure the law's implementation within the state school system.
  • The working group, led by Sebastiao Flores, consisted of professionals from various departments of the SEE.
  • The Division of School and Educational Psychology (DIPSEE) presented the Implementation Plan for Law No. 13.935/2019, which organizes actions into nine stages.
  • Key priorities include institutional alignment between SEE sectors, dialogue with society, and the integration of multidisciplinary teams.
  • The implementation of the law represents a significant advance for public education in Acre, according to Deputy Secretary Sebastiao Flores.
  • The working group aims to strengthen joint work between technical areas of the SEE and consolidate practices that promote the well-being, inclusion, and safety of the entire school community.

Statistics:

  • 9 stages are outlined in the Implementation Plan for Law No. 13.935/2019.
  • The plan includes actions such as assessing school needs, ongoing team training, and monitoring activities.
  • The law requires the provision of psychology and social service services in public basic education networks.
  • Federal Law No. 13,935/2019 was signed in 2019.
  • The National Policy for Psychosocial Care in School Communities (Law No. 14,819/2024) is a complementary legislation to the law.

Sources:

  • The Acre State Secretariat of Education and Culture (Source: https://agencia.ac.gov.br/educacao-do-acre-discute-implementacao-de-lei-que-dispoe-sobre-servicos-de-psicologia-e-servico-social-nas-escolas/)
  • Mardilson Gomes/SEE (photographer)
  • Sebastiao Flores, Deputy Secretary of Education (quoted source)