The Community of Madrid will modify its educational regulations to allow the installation of Special Education classrooms in state-subsidized schools, announced the Minister of Education, Science, and Universities, Mercedes Zarzalejo. This decision aims to reinforce the regional government's commitment to supporting students with specific educational needs.

Zarzalejo defended Special Education as an "essential" modality and criticized the central Executive's stance, accusing it of intending to eliminate this option. The minister was responding to previous statements by the socialist spokesperson in the Congress, Patxi López, who had described these centers as "ghettos".

The minister emphasized the "extraordinary" work carried out by Special Education centers for both students and families, highlighting their importance within the regional educational system. The Community of Madrid has invested in infrastructure expansion, with two new centers already open and three under construction.

The regulatory reform will enable these classrooms to operate in state-subsidized schools as well, significantly expanding the network of resources and reinforcing the principle of educational choice in the region.