Croatian cities Đakovo and Sisak increase school year funding

Several Croatian cities are providing significant financial support to students and families for the upcoming school year.

Đakovo has allocated 290,000 euros to assist students, with 195,000 euros designated for primary school pupils and 95,000 euros for high school students. According to a study of 110 municipal administrations, Đakovo ranks fifth in Croatia for school aid per capita, providing 12.86 euros per resident. The city also distributed bicycle helmets to all first-grade students to promote safety.

Sisak has also emerged as a top provider of educational support, allocating over 291,000 euros to co-finance school materials for students and parents. Total investments for the start of the school year in Sisak, including school renovations and equipment, have exceeded 850,000 euros. Furthermore, the city secured 450,000 euros in grants for the 'Eight for a Smile' project, which funds extracurricular activities for 1,250 students across eight primary schools.