Regional vote rejects Spain’s inclusive education plan
Spain’s inclusive education plan faces rejection in Madrid on Friday, 18 September 2026. The 11 regions governed by Partido Popular and the Canary Islands vote against developing it at the Sectoral Conference. Regions governed by PSOE, the Basque Country and the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports vote in favour.
Abelardo de la Rosa, the Secretary of State for Education, says political ideology and party strategy have stopped Spain from adopting a framework for future rules and funding. He says the ministry will continue working for pupils who need the most support.
The plan sets out a conceptual framework for responding to the diversity of all pupils. Castile and León says it could limit families’ freedom to choose the type of schooling best suited to their children’s needs. The region argues that inclusive education and special education are compatible, and that every pupil should receive the setting, professionals and support that best match their needs, whether at a mainstream or special education school.
The ministry and regions did agree to distribute €31,296,070 to improve the quality of vocational training. The ministry also updated them on work to amend the royal decree setting minimum requirements for schools providing the second stage of early-years education, primary and secondary education.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com