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Back-to-school preparations and support in Europe

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As the 2026/2027 academic year begins, European regions face mounting financial and logistical pressures. In Romania, local initiatives like the ‘First Backpack’ programs in Brașov, Șelimbăr, and Lugoj aim to ease the transition for students, while national support includes supply packages for low-income families. The Romanian government has allocated over 802 million lei to the School Program, providing free milk, fruit, and bakery products to approximately 1.86 million students. Eligible students and preschoolers can receive 500 lei via social cards for stationery and clothing, provided applications are submitted by October 1. New regulations for the 2026-2027 school year have established specific monthly scholarship amounts. Merit, technological, and social scholarships are set at 450 lei, 300 lei, and 300 lei respectively, with support for minor mothers returning to school set at 700 lei. Notably, social scholarships will be granted throughout the entire year, including holidays, whereas merit and technological scholarships are limited to active course periods. However, the National Alliance of Student Organizations (ANOSR) has opposed these figures, arguing that a proposed 925 lei social scholarship only covers 60.65% of estimated basic needs. Legislative developments regarding school attire continue to stir debate. Following the Senate's passage of a draft law to make school uniforms mandatory, the National Student Council (CNE) organized a nationwide symbolic protest on September 28, where thousands of students wore black clothing to voice opposition. Protesters used the slogan “Education cannot be repaired at a tailor shop,” arguing the measure fails to address systemic issues like bullying and social inequality. ~~Mihai Ghigiu, President of~~ Critics also noted that while the ~~Education Commission in~~ bill includes provisions for subsidies for low-income families, the Chamber of Deputies, has proposed a public debate in October, clarifying that individual schools, rather than a single ‘national uniform,’ would determine attire through their Boards of Administration. specific funding sources and costs for families above certain income thresholds remain unclear.

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