Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 31, 2026, from the General Technical Secretariat, publishing the Amendment for extension and modification of the Agreement with the City of Ceuta for the development of educational compensation programs and training for disadvantaged young people and adults |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette Publication | August 7, 2026 |
| Entry into force | August 7, 2026 |
| Agreement validity | Until July 31, 2027 |
| Total financing | €8,987,118.42 |
| Ministry contribution | €1,534,859.32 |
| City of Ceuta contribution | €7,452,259.10 |
| Category | Education |
| Official Gazette Reference | BOE-A-2026-17268 |
The City of Ceuta and the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports maintain an active collaboration framework for educational compensation and training for disadvantaged young people and adults. The amendment published on August 7, 2026 extends the agreement's validity until July 31, 2027 and introduces specific changes to the professional profiles admitted and the schedule of economic transfers.
The regulatory reference is the Resolution of July 31, 2026 from the General Technical Secretariat (BOE-A-2026-17268). Its entry into force is immediate from the publication date.
What does this regulation establish?
The amendment modifies and extends the pre-existing agreement in three main aspects:
1. Extension of validity
The agreement is extended until July 31, 2027, covering the academic years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027.
2. Expansion of professional profiles in school mental health
The School Mental Health Care Plan incorporates the possibility of hiring nurses when possible, thus expanding the professional profiles admitted in the program.
3. Restructuring of the Ministry's payment schedule
The new transfer scheme is set as follows:
| Payment | Academic Year | Expected date | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single payment | 2025/2026 | From July 31, 2026 | Submission of justification report + AEAT certificate + Social Security certificate |
| First payment | 2026/2027 | December 2026 | Submission of justification report + AEAT certificate + Social Security certificate |
| Second payment | 2026/2027 | July 2027 | Submission of justification report + AEAT certificate + Social Security certificate |
Each disbursement is conditional on the City of Ceuta proving that it is current with its obligations to the Tax Agency (AEAT) and Social Security, in addition to presenting the corresponding justification report of the actions carried out.
Economic and operational impact
The distribution of financial burden is clearly asymmetrical: Ceuta assumes 82.9% of the total cost (€7,452,259.10), while the Ministry contributes the remaining 17.1% (€1,534,859.32). This positions the Autonomous City as the main program funder.
From an operational perspective, the most relevant change is the conditionality of payments. None of the three ministerial disbursements will be made automatically: the Ceuta administration must manage and present justification documentation at each milestone. A delay in submitting reports or obtaining tax and Social Security certificates can block the receipt of funds.
The incorporation of nurses into the School Mental Health Plan also has budgetary and human resources implications for Ceuta, as it expands the catalog of profiles that can be hired under the agreement.
Who does it affect?
- Autonomous City of Ceuta: as the signatory administration and main funder, it must manage payments, comply with documentary requirements and execute the programs.
- Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports: responsible for the three conditional payments and agreement supervision.
- Educational centers in Ceuta that develop educational compensation programs and school mental health care.
- Professionals in the educational and healthcare fields (including nurses) who can be hired under the School Mental Health Plan.
- Students in disadvantaged situations (disadvantaged young people and adults) direct beneficiaries of the funded programs.
Practical example
Suppose the management team of the City of Ceuta expects to receive the first payment of the 2026/2027 academic year in December 2026. For that disbursement to materialize, the Ceuta administration must have previously submitted:
- The justification report of the actions developed up to that point.
- The certificate of being current with the AEAT.
- The certificate of being current with Social Security.
If any of these documents is not available within the expected timeframe—for example, due to an issue in obtaining the Social Security certificate—the ministerial payment will be withheld until it is resolved. Given that the Ministry contributes €1,534,859.32 in total, any delay can affect the liquidity of ongoing programs. Anticipatory document management is therefore critical.
What should administrations do now?
- Verify documentary status immediately: Check that the AEAT and Social Security certificates are current and without issues, since the first payment (2025/2026 academic year) can be requested from July 31, 2026.
- Prepare the justification report for the 2025/2026 academic year: Compile and formalize the documentation proving the actions carried out to unlock the single payment for the first academic year.
- Plan the incorporation of nurses into the School Mental Health Plan: Evaluate the feasibility of incorporating this professional profile in educational centers, taking advantage of the new agreement authorization.
- Schedule documentary milestones for the 2026/2027 academic year: Mark December 2026 and July 2027 in the work plan as key moments for submitting reports and certificates.
- Coordinate with educational centers the execution of educational compensation programs to ensure that justification reports accurately reflect the actions carried out.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ministry of Education contribute to the agreement with Ceuta?
The Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports contributes €1,534,859.32 out of a total of €8,987,118.42, which represents approximately 17.1% of total financing. The City of Ceuta assumes the remaining €7,452,259.10 (82.9%).
When will the Ministry make payments to Ceuta?
The schedule is as follows: a single payment for the 2025/2026 academic year from July 31, 2026; and two payments for the 2026/2027 academic year, the first in December 2026 and the second in July 2027. All payments are conditional on the submission of justification reports and AEAT and Social Security certificates.
What documentation must Ceuta submit to receive each payment?
For each of the three payments, the City of Ceuta must submit: (1) justification report of the actions carried out, (2) certificate of being current with the Tax Agency (AEAT), and (3) certificate of being current with Social Security. Without these three documents, the payment is blocked.
What changes in the School Mental Health Plan with this amendment?
The amendment expands the professional profiles admitted in the School Mental Health Care Plan, allowing the incorporation of nurses when possible. Before this modification, this profile was not expressly authorized in the agreement.
Until when is the educational agreement between the Ministry and Ceuta valid?
Following the extension formalized by this amendment, the agreement is valid until July 31, 2027, covering the academic years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027.
Official source
Consult complete regulation at official source (BOE-A-2026-17268)
Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-17268