It is one of the largest municipalities in the country and with the largest and most dispersed number of places, which “forces” the transport of 332 students (including circuits carried out by municipal vans).
The City Council supplies all the notebooks, to 1st students. to the 6th. Year and for some subjects, (average 5) to students in the remaining years in an amount greater than 16 thousand 500 euros.
The Municipality gives card books and/or school supplies to students in the municipality? The municipality offers all students the activity notebooks. Grants economic aid to children/students with family allowance in the 1 or 2, for purchasing school supplies.
If yes, what is specifically provided per year of schooling and to how many students? all notebooks, to 1st students. to the 6th. Year and for some subjects, (average 5) to students of the remaining years.
What is the value of investing in card books and/or school supplies? The amount spent for the acquisition of the activity books is 16 510,92€ and with school supplies was €1,184.
The Municipality guarantees a free pass? Sim, for all students.
If yes, what is the area covered, up to what age and how many students benefit? All students in the municipality of Mértola, often from preschool (3 year old), until completion of compulsory education (12º. Year). Total students transported (including circuits carried out by municipal vans): 332.
What is the investment value in providing the free pass? Estimated value of €120,000.00.
Teixeira Correia
(journalist)
Working together Lidador Notícias/Jornal de Notícias
