The government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation presented its 2023 budget today. Here is what is provided in the teaching:
energy crisis
Broadly speaking, the Walloon government wanted to support the sectors of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation to deal with the rise in energy prices. For this, the government has released an envelope of 150 million euros. The government will continue to invest in the renewal of school buildings, in which it is investing 1 billion euros. This work should enable better energy performance of Walloon school infrastructure.
Free in 1st and 2nd primary
In addition, a budget of 8 million euros is devoted to extending free education in 1st and 2nd primary, from the start of the 2023 school year. A lump sum grant per pupil will be granted to each primary school to compensate for this free education. “Savings of €255 per child at the start of the school year“, reacts the League of Families by way of press release.Excluding the cost of computer equipment.“
School canteens
To extend free canteens to the classes concerned in primary school, the government has released a budget of 7.5 million euros.
Higher Education
20 million additional euros will be granted to the refinancing of higher education.
The freezing of minerval (tuition fees) will be extended.