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French inclusive education for students with disabilities

Overview

The French government has announced plans to launch 70 new specialized educational units for the 2026-2027 school year to support students with neurodevelopmental disorders (TND), such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. This initiative includes the deployment of autism nursery teaching units, elementary units, and self-regulation teams for secondary education, alongside the continued expansion of TND resource teachers.

However, discussions regarding inclusive education are intensifying as the National Disability Conference approaches in September 2026. The CFDT Éducation union has highlighted significant gaps in the system, noting that while 2,000 additional support positions (AESH) were created in 2025, the number of students requiring human assistance without support rose from 36,000 in 2024 to 50,000 in 2025. Educational staff have reported increased professional distress due to insufficient resources, leading to calls for an interministerial plan that involves frontline workers.

Entities

France · Ministry of Health, Families, Autonomy and People with Disabilities · French government · CFDT Education Formation Recherche Publiques · Maison Départementale des Personnes Handicapées

Timeline

9 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
France faces challenges in inclusive education for students with disabilities
French unions and government frameworks are addressing challenges in inclusive education, noting a rise in students lacking necessary disability support despite existing personalized schooling projects.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
France to launch 70 new educational support units for neurodevelopmental disorders
France will launch 70 new educational support structures during the 2026-2027 school year to assist students with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD.

Sources

departements.fr · fondationpourlecole.org · handicap.gouv.fr · la-croix.com · lejournaltoulousain.fr · objectifgard.com · presseagence.fr · sgen-cfdt.fr