The has announced a £1.04 billion (€1.24bn) investment to upgrade climate control, energy efficiency, and accessibility across 1,400 public schools. Regional President unveiled the plan on Monday at Paracuellos del Jarama.
Funding includes €840m for 500 regional institutes and €400m via the Regional Investment Program for 800 municipal centres. Works involve installing solar panels, LED lighting, and lifts, alongside thermal envelope improvements to combat extreme temperatures.
The initiative aims to benefit one million students after parent groups reported classroom temperatures hitting 34.2°C in June. This follows €59m spent since 2019, with a further 111 projects worth €21m scheduled for the 2026/2027 academic year to modernise sites.