Santa Catarina State Government Invests in Education with Free School Uniforms and Infrastructure Improvements

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The Santa Catarina State Government, through the State Department of Education (SED), is providing free school uniforms to more than 200,000 students in the state school system, representing an investment of R$46 million. The initiative aims to improve the conditions for students, particularly in the mountainous regions where temperatures can drop significantly. The uniforms will be distributed to students in high school, the Santa Catarina Technical Program (CaTec), Professional Education Centers (CEDUPs), and Youth and Adult Education (EJA).

Key Takeaways:

  • The state government is investing R$46 million in providing school uniforms to over 200,000 students in the state school system.
  • The uniforms will be distributed to students in high school, CaTec, CEDUPs, and EJA, and will include a jacket and two pairs of jeans.
  • The distribution began this week, with over 12,000 students in the mountainous region receiving their uniforms.
  • Governor Jorginho Mello emphasizes that education is a priority for the government and that these uniforms will provide more comfort for students, allowing them to focus on their learning.
  • The state Secretary of Education, Luciane Bisognin Ceretta, highlights that the initiative is part of the state's efforts to improve the conditions offered to students, including infrastructure improvements.
  • 198 projects are underway across the state to improve school infrastructure, with more than 70 expected to be completed by 2025, and 53 already completed this year.

Statistics:

  • Over 200,000 students will receive school uniforms.
  • The investment in school uniforms is R$46 million.
  • 12,000 students in the mountainous region received their uniforms in the first phase of distribution.
  • 103 schools are currently undergoing construction, 148 are in the bidding process for electrical system renovations, and another 507 are in the process of contracting a contractor to install the electrical system.
  • 53 school infrastructure projects have been completed this year.

Sources:

  • Estado de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina State Government)
  • Governo do Estado de Santa Catarina (Government of the State of Santa Catarina)
  • Secretaria Estadual de Educação (State Department of Education)
  • https://estado.sc.gov.br/noticias/governo-de-sc-ira-entregar-uniformes-escolares-para-mais-de-200-mil-estudantes-da-rede-estadual/