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Students without schools leads to 'complicated situation' in Lisbon. Parents sue State over lack of vacancies

TVI Notícias14 September 2026 at 14:02

Hundreds of students continue without a school place in Lisbon, in a situation described as "complicated". The Education minister states that cases are being resolved, but the reality on the ground contrasts with this statement.

The official called two school directors to provide explanations about the refusal of new enrolments when vacancies were available. This situation raises questions about the management of admissions in Portugal's capital's schools.

Dozens of parents are taking legal action against the State, seeking compensation for the costs of enrolling their children in private schools due to the lack of public school vacancies. This situation arises in a context of growing pressure on the public education system, which failed to guarantee a place for all students seeking it.

Why this matters

Readers in Lisbon directly face the consequences of this educational crisis, with families forced to bear high costs of private schools or fight legally for their children's right to a public school place. The ministerial action against the directors reveals failures in the enrollment system that affect the local community.

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