Local councils spend more on schools than funded.

The Portuguese government is investigating problems with local schools. The National Association of Portuguese Municipalities wants more money. The government will review how schools are funded and managed.

Local councils in Portugal are struggling to pay for their schools. They spend more money than the government gives them. This is a serious problem, called a ‘critical case’ by the government. The government wants to see how local councils manage education. They will look at the money and the people working in schools. The government will also check if giving local councils more responsibility was a good idea.

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