Vigo mayor presents €20 million education budget to school directors' association
Abel Caballero outlined key allocations in the 2027 budget, including €3 million for meal and book scholarships, with a €25 increase per student. The meeting focused on the educational landscape in Vigo.
Abel Caballero, the mayor of Vigo, recently presented the 2027 education budget to the local Association of School Directors. The budget allocates €20 million, with a significant €3 million earmarked for scholarships covering meals and books. This initiative will see an increase of €25 per student per month, raising the support from €45 to €70.
During the meeting, which included the city's education councillor and school directors, Caballero emphasised the importance of education in Vigo, despite it being a responsibility of the regional government, Xunta de Galicia. He stated, “We maintain a strong focus on education in Vigo.”
The mayor also highlighted ongoing repair works in local schools, with the city investing €750,000 in maintenance and monitoring. Recent projects include repairs to the retaining walls at Mosteiro-Bembrive and Vila Laura schools, costing €160,000 and €110,000, respectively.
