The São Paulo municipal government proposed transferring the management of three primary schools to non‑profit civil society organizations for a five‑year period, with an allocation of more than R$120 million for staff salaries and administrative costs. The Ministry Public of São Paulo (MPSP) and the State Public Defender’s Office filed a civil public action seeking to suspend the tender, arguing that the model breaches the Constitution, undermines public‑service hiring rules, threatens the quality of education and inclusion for students with disabilities, and risks misuse of public funds.
The court has not yet issued a suspension but ordered the city to provide detailed explanations within 72 hours before a preliminary injunction can be considered. The outcome will determine whether the outsourcing arrangement proceeds or is halted pending further judicial review.
Entities: Civil society organizations (non‑profit) · Defensoria Pública do Estado de São Paulo · Ministério Público de São Paulo · São Paulo City Hall · Three municipal primary schools in São Paulo