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"Do not be afraid": Mother takes son's school placement to court
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"Do not be afraid": Mother takes son's school placement to court

SAPO15 September 2026 at 16:41

Vanda Mendes, mother of a child with special educational needs, filed a lawsuit at the Administrative and Tax Court of Almada because her son continues to be unable to attend school. The mother made a public appeal saying "do not be afraid" to fight for their children's rights.

The court is expected to decide in the coming days on this action. The case is related to the lack of school placement for a child with special educational needs, a situation that has forced the family to seek justice through the courts.

Why this matters

This judicial decision may establish an important precedent for other families in similar situations in Portugal, particularly in the Almada region, where the court is located. The ruling could force educational authorities to provide a concrete response to the placement of children with special needs, something that directly affects the rights of these children and the State's responsibilities.

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