Lula announces this Friday a readjustment of up to 39% for school lunches, says Planalto

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Investment in 2023 will be R$ 5.5 billion. According to the School Food Observatory, since 2017 the federal government transfers BRL 0.36 per student per day to states and municipalities. The Planalto Palace informed that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) will announce this Friday (10) the readjustment of up to 39% in federal government transfers for school lunches destined to states and municipalities. According to the School Food Observatory, since 2017, the federal government transfers BRL 0.36 per student per day to states and municipalities for school meals in elementary and high school. The announcement of the readjustment of the values ​​of the School Feeding Program (PNAE) is scheduled for this Friday afternoon, at the Planalto Palace, during Lula’s meeting with mayors. The government estimates to invest R$ 5.5 billion this year and benefit 40 million public school students. The readjustment of school lunches is a compromise between Lula and the Minister of Education, Camilo Santana. According to the government, the readjustments will be: 39% – primary and secondary education 35% – preschool and basic education for indigenous peoples and quilombolas 28% – day care centers, full-time schools, Youth and Adult Education (EJA) and specialized care Resumption of works Lula also announced this Friday a platform for the resumption of works in partnership with municipalities, a tool called “Mãos à Obra”, which aims to identify the mayors’ priorities. City halls will be able to update paralyzed or unfinished projects in a database. The list should prioritize works such as squares, schools, crescents, health centers and housing units from Minha Casa, Minha Vida.

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