Canary Islands Delegates Contracting Authority for Student Social Security Management

Announcement Details

• On September 23, 2025, the Canary Islands government announced a delegation of contracting authority related to the social security management of students undertaking vocational training.
• The move aims to streamline administrative processes for students in dual training programs, artistic, sports, and special regime studies who perform internships in companies or similar organizations.

Authorization and Scope

• The order authorizes the Director General of Vocational Training and Special Regime Education to handle contracting procedures for social security inclusion and payments.
• This delegation covers an expenditure limit of €328,982.16 for 2026-2027, split evenly across two years.
• Delegating these tasks helps prevent administrative delays and ensures that students benefit from social security coverage while on internship.

Legal and Procedural Framework

• The delegation is supported by national and regional laws emphasizing efficiency, transparency, and compliance with social security regulations.
• The order confirms that any acts taken under this delegated authority will explicitly mention this fact, making clear that decisions are made by the delegated authority but are legally attributable to the primary administrative organ.

Significance

• This development reinforces the government's commitment to safeguarding students' rights and simplifying bureaucratic procedures for educational programs.
• It benefits a vital segment of Spain’s vocational and artistic training landscape, especially for expats and international students engaged in these programs in the Canary Islands.

"Delegating these tasks helps prevent administrative delays and ensures that students benefit from social security coverage while on internship."