- Since when does this measure take effect?
he National government This Tuesday is an order Repeal a rule that has been regulating for more than 30 yearsEstablishment fees Privately run public education.
He made it through Decree No. 787 of 2025, Published in the Official Gazette. This action cancels the obligation to do so Obtaining prior permission from the state to amend fees.
administration Javier Miley He describes it as a step towards… “Free contracting” in the educational sector For general support.
The decree shall be repealed in particular No. 2417/93Which complements the regulatory framework It was established in 1991 under number 2542/91. The latter will also be reviewed by the Ministry of Education, in accordance with the instructions of the new regulations.
Why did the government liberalize private school fees?
The government justifies this measure by pointing out that the current regulation It generated “backfire effects” for both institutions and households.
According to the official text, by requiring schools to submit fees and registration amounts in advance, Limited ability to adapt to market fluctuations and operating costs.
In this sense, they assert that this stagnation led to the emergence of institutions The highest fees since the beginning of the academic year “For fear of facing costs that cannot be covered without state approval,” thus harming families who had to face higher fees than necessary.
Furthermore, the regulatory framework is said to be “outdated”: the original 1991 decree was issued when the Education Department It was central in the national government, before moving to the regions.
“The cost structure and therefore tuition fees have changed since then,” the document states.
The decree introduces the concept of “free contracting” in the private educational sector, allowing institutions to determine their own pricing and compensation policies “within the framework of fair competition and based on market requirements.”
The procedure confirms that Government intervention “Restricts ownership rights” Enterprises, which, as private entities, should be free to set contractual terms and salaries without the need for a licence.
Since when does this measure take effect?
As specified, Decree No. 787 of 2025 will enter into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. The Official Gazette, as of November 11. In conjunction with this, the Ministry of Human Capital through The Ministry of Education should review the guidelines of Decree 2542/91 and submit a proposal for amendment.
Thus, the liberalization of educational fees is added to the package of liberalization measures promoted by the Miley government in various sectors of the economy.
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