Extension of FP Castilla-La Mancha Agreement 2027: €1.67M and 22 Expert Teachers

Key data

The agreement between the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha for the development of Vocational Training curricular content has now reached its sixth amendment since it was signed in December 2022. The Resolution of 3 September 2026, published in the BOE on 10 September, formalizes the extension until 31 August 2027 and updates both the financing and the remuneration of the teachers involved, under the Organic Law 3/2022, of 31 March, on the organization and integration of Vocational Training.

What does this regulation establish?

The amendment has two main effects on the original agreement:

• Temporal extension: extends the validity of the agreement until 31 August 2027.
• Economic and remuneration modification: updates the Ministry's contribution and the remuneration of expert teachers in accordance with current budgetary regulations at the time of signature.

The purpose of the agreement is the design, development and updating of the curricular content of the training offers of the Vocational Training System provided for in LO 3/2022. For this purpose, the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha makes available to the program up to 22 expert teachers who work in defining the new VET curricula adapted to the professional qualifications framework.

The financing of €1,673,003.02 is distributed between the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF), which means that part of the expenditure is subject to the eligibility and justification rules specific to European funds.

This is the scheme of the elements modified with respect to the previous agreement:

Economic and operational impact

The contribution of €1,673,003.02 is distributed between fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Being co-financed with the ESF, the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha must comply with the justification and eligibility requirements of European funds, which adds a specific administrative burden to the program.

The bulk of the expenditure is allocated to the remuneration of up to 22 expert teachers who participate in the development of curricular content. The remuneration update included in this amendment responds to the salary increases set by the State's budgetary regulations for the 2026-2027 period.

From an operational perspective, the continuity of the agreement ensures that the process of curriculum renewal for VET in Castilla-La Mancha is not interrupted, which has a direct impact on training centers that teach cycles adapted to LO 3/2022 and on companies that collaborate with those centers in dual training.

Who does it affect?

• Expert VET teachers in Castilla-La Mancha: the up to 22 professionals participating in the program will see their remuneration updated in accordance with current budgetary regulations.
• Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha: as a signatory party, it assumes the operational management of the agreement and the justification of co-financing European funds.
• Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports: provides the financing and supervises compliance with curricular objectives.
• Vocational Training Centers in Castilla-La Mancha: benefit indirectly from the updating of the curricular content they teach.
• Companies with dual or alternating training agreements: the new curricula affect the competency profile of students joining their workforce.
• European fund managers (ESF): must ensure the eligibility of co-financed expenditure during the 2026-2027 period.

Practical example

An expert VET teacher in Castilla-La Mancha who was already participating in the agreement under the fifth amendment will see their remuneration updated as of the entry into force of this sixth amendment (10 September 2026). The exact amount will depend on the applicable budgetary regulation in each fiscal year, but the agreement guarantees the continuity of their participation until 31 August 2027.

From the perspective of the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha, managing the program involves distributing the €1,673,003.02 between fiscal years 2026 and 2027, justifying the expenditure to the ESF and coordinating the activity of the 22 teachers so that the curricular content is updated within the agreed timeframe. A delay in justifying European funds could compromise the eligibility of the expenditure and force the return of part of the financing received.

What should administrations do now?

1. Verify remuneration update: HR managers at the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha should check that the remuneration of the 22 expert teachers complies with current budgetary regulations as of 10 September 2026.
2. Plan ESF fund justification: identify the justification milestones of the European Social Fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and allocate the necessary administrative resources to meet them.
3. Review the curricular deliverables schedule: with the extension until 31 August 2027, update the timeline for developing and updating content to take full advantage of the extended period.
4. Communicate with affected VET centers: inform Castilla-La Mancha training centers about the status of the new curricular content and the planned implementation timelines.
5. File the amendment: incorporate the Resolution of 3 September 2026 into the file of the original agreement (December 2022) to maintain the complete history of the six amendments.

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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-2026-18974