Commission approves advances in schools and culture in RN

The Commission for Education, Science and Technology, Socioeconomic Development, Environment and Tourism (CECTDSMAT) of the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Norte met, on the morning of this Thursday 2nd, to discuss important proposals. A total of 10 matters were considered, 9 of which were unanimously approved and one request for action. Among the highlights, the approval of the full-time education policy in the state public education network, proposed by the State Government.

“This article deals with the establishment of an administrative and pedagogical structure in the implementation of the comprehensive education policy at the state level. And we have a deadline so that this law can be sanctioned by May 10th so that RN can receive support from the Federal Government, regarding the resources to implement this policy”, highlighted the rapporteur, deputy Francisco do PT. Before announcing the vote, deputy Eudiane Macedo (PV) expressed concern about the physical structure of the schools that will be offered to full-time students.

Education Commission approves advances in state schools and culture – Photo: Disclosure/ALRN

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The initiative by deputy Cristiane Dantas (SDD) was also approved, which recognizes the Parish of Santana and São Joaquim, located in the municipality of São José do Mipibu, as material, historical, cultural, landscape, tourist and religious heritage of Rio Grande do Norte. Created in 1762, it is one of the oldest in our state.

Continuing, the initiative by deputy Hermano Morais (PV) was approved, which provides for the reservation of places for siblings who attend the same stage or school cycle in the same school establishment in the state public network; the initiative of deputy Ubaldo Fernandes (PSDB) which provides for the dissemination of reporting channels against mistreatment of animals in RN and the initiative of then deputy Jacó Jácome, giving the name “Luiza Alzira Teixeira Soriano” to RN-129 which connects municipalities from Lajes to Pedra Preta. Alzira Soriano was the first elected mayor in Latin America.

Other proposals

Also approved were the proposals of deputy Terezinha Maia (PL) that provides for the financial protection of the elderly, the initiative of deputy Divaneide Basílio (PT) that recognizes the Ilê Axé Olorun Malé as cultural and intangible heritage of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, house of orixá of the Yoruba tradition (Ketu), located in Natal and the proposal by Hermano Morais (PV) on the creation of a state program to combat haters in public and private education networks.

“This matter is extremely important in our state. But unfortunately, the Brazilian Congress is unable to move forward in regulating these social media due to pressure from the so-called big techs. Meanwhile, a group of victims of people who preach hate on social media are occurring across Brazil and around the world. It’s sad that we have to live with this. Education is one of the ways we can try to raise people’s awareness”, said the president of the commission, deputy Francisco do PT.

At the end of the meeting, a second proposal from the State Government was approved. The one that provides for measures to prevent and combat moral, sexual harassment and other forms of violence within the bodies and entities of the public administration of the Executive Branch of Rio Grande do Norte, repealing state law No. 11,440, of May 22, 2023 .

Representatives Francisco do PT, Divaneide Basílio (PT) and Eudiane Macedo (PV) were present at the 4th meeting of the Commission for Education, Science and Technology, Socioeconomic Development, Environment and Tourism (CECTDSMAT) of the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Norte.