The Chamber of Deputies approved on Monday (31) rules that allow schools to decide whether they want to adjust their holiday calendar during the 2027 Women's World Cup. The proposal, which seeks to preserve the autonomy of education systems, now goes to the Senate for consideration. The text is a substitute bill by Deputy Alex Manente (Cidadania-SP) to Bill 3,481/26, by Deputy Any Ortiz (PP-RS).
The current legislation, approved in June, requires public and private schools to adjust their school calendar so that holidays coincide with the opening and closing period of the championship. However, under the new proposal approved by the Chamber, the change becomes optional, and each education system can decide whether or not to make changes to the calendar during the competition.
The text maintains the requirement to fulfill the school hours established by law, ensuring that the quality of education is not compromised regardless of the decision made regarding the holiday calendar.
