The Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology approved the budget distribution for cooperation agreements and simple contracts with 20 educational establishments in Madeira.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariats for Education, Science and Technology and for Finance, published a set of 20 ordinances authorizing the distribution of budgetary charges for the conclusion of initial cooperation agreements and simple contracts with private schools. These ordinances, published in the Official Journal of the Autonomous Region of Madeira on September 8, 2026, allow public funding for the operation and social support in these institutions for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years.
The investments are staggered between September and December 2026 and January to August 2027, with the expenses to be borne by the budget of the Management and Planning Unit Office of the Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology. The measure aims to support the private and cooperative education network in the Region, ensuring the continuity of educational services.
The educational establishments and their respective managing entities covered are:
Hélder José Vieira Miranda is assigned management and staff appraisal responsibilities at Torre Basic School for the 2nd and 3rd cycles. The order also ratifies actions taken under the delegation since 15 June 2026.
Etelvina Maria Fernandes Abreu moves from the teaching career to the senior technician category, remaining assigned to Santo Amaro Primary School. The transfer takes effect on 1 November 2026.
Santana Youth Centre will continue to serve as University of Madeira student accommodation until 13 December 2026. The extension is intended to provide housing during the transition to the new residence at Quinta de São Roque.