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Municipal administration and education in Poços de Caldas

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In Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, the Municipal Chamber continues its educational initiatives through the Legislative School. The ‘Câmara em Visita’ project recently hosted students from CRAS Sul and E. M. Júlio Bonazzi, allowing them to tour facilities and participate in simulated sessions where they voted on proposals concerning public health, accessibility, and public policy. Regarding school infrastructure, the municipal government is planning structural repairs for Colégio Municipal Dr. José Vargas de Souza, including painting, window replacement, and leak repairs. A specific timeline for these interventions remains pending budget assessments and technical studies. Meanwhile, a gradual replacement of school desks is in progress, with a target completion date of 2027. Separately, the municipality is facing significant fiscal challenges. Officials have proposed a R$ 1.777 billion budget for 2027, but concerns persist regarding revenue falling below projections and a reliance on R$ 176 million in credit operations to fund investments. Financial pressures have led to delays in transferring funds to social assistance entities. While partial payments for July and August were made in mid-October, institutions such as the Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional (Apae) continue to face delays, impacting services for nearly a thousand people. New challenges have emerged regarding early childhood education. As of September 17, 2026, the Municipal Secretariat of Education reported a shortage of daycare vacancies, with 586 children on the waiting list. ~~The administration stated it cannot provide estimated waiting times due to regional demand variations.~~ To address this, the city is constructing the Dom Bosco Early Childhood Education Center (CEI), intended to accommodate 94 children by May 2027. ~~Other potential measures include expanding existing units, building new facilities, and seeking state or federal funding.~~ Recent City Council debates have intensified focus on the city’s financial instability.

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