Canary Islands' 2025-2026 School Year Meal Allocation Guidelines

Overview

The Canary Islands' education authorities have announced the procedures and criteria for the 2025-2026 school year, focusing on the allocation of school meal places across public centers.

Key Points

• Meal services primarily target students enrolled at each school.
• Students from other schools may access meals if there are remaining spots and with school board approval.

Application Process

• Establishing eligibility criteria.
• Subsidies.
• Allocation of meal slots for various educational levels — from early childhood to secondary school.

Transparency and Inclusivity

• Transparency around subsidies and the pricing structure aims to support inclusive access.
• Ensuring students from different backgrounds can benefit from free or subsidized meals.

"This initiative is vital for families, especially amid rising concerns about child nutrition and educational equality."

Additional Details

• Students from other schools accessing meal services will do so at their own cost.
• Access does not include transportation privileges.

Overall Goal

This bulletin underscores the government's ongoing efforts to ensure equitable, accessible nutrition programs in public schools, a key factor in student well-being and learning success.