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Education Minister Orders Investigation into Schools That Refused to Accept Students

Diário de Viseu15 September 2026 at 15:01

Education Minister Fernando Alexandre ordered the opening of an investigation into schools that refused to accept students. The measure comes in response to reports of educational establishments that allegedly denied admission to students.

Fernando Alexandre stated that he has already requested explanations from the schools involved in these refusals. The minister intends to understand the reasons that led each institution to make that decision.

The investigation order aims to clarify the circumstances in which these refusals occurred and determine whether the established rules for enrollment and admission of students in the education system were followed.

Why this matters

This investigation directly affects families who tried to enroll their children and were refused, as well as the schools involved. Minister Fernando Alexandre is acting to ensure the right to education is respected and to determine responsibilities in these admission refusals.

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