The Ministry of Education and Universities will cover the full or partial cost of school meals in publicly funded schools

Beneficiaries include students in early childhood, primary, compulsory secondary education (ESO), basic vocational training, or transition to adult life programs

On May 16, the Consell de Govern approved funding for the individualised school meal aid program for students enrolled in publicly funded schools during the 2025–2026 school year. Through the Ministry of Education and Universities, the Government will allocate up to €9,770,000 to this initiative.

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€9.7 Million Approved for School Meal Assistance for the 2025–2026 Academic Year

The aim of these grants is to finance the full or partial cost of school meal services for students in early childhood education, primary education, compulsory secondary education (ESO), basic vocational training, or transition to adult life programs in public or publicly subsidised private schools.

With this initiative, the Ministry seeks to ensure access to balanced and high-quality meals for students from low-income households, promoting equity and equal opportunities within the education system. The program also aims to support work–life balance, particularly for families facing greater financial difficulty in covering meal service costs.