School Nurses in Melilla 2026/2027: 17 Positions and €768,189 for Public Schools

Key data

Public Early Childhood and Primary Education schools in Melilla will have school nurses present throughout the 2026/2027 academic year. The agreement, signed between the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and the Autonomous City of Melilla, and published in the Official State Gazette of August 27, 2026, guarantees personalized health care especially for students with chronic illnesses or special needs.

The measure responds to a growing demand for health support in educational centers in autonomous cities, where the Ministry exercises full competencies in educational matters. Melilla assumes the full salary cost, while the Ministry and the Public Health Department provide the necessary material resources.

What does this regulation establish?

The agreement regulates collaboration between the Ministry of Education and the Autonomous City of Melilla to guarantee health support in publicly funded Early Childhood and Primary Education centers. These are the obligations and contributions of each party:

The agreement focuses on students with chronic illnesses or special needs, a group that requires personalized health care that teachers cannot assume due to training or professional competence. The Provincial Education Directorate will be the body that defines the specific action protocols in each center.

Economic and operational impact

The total cost of the agreement amounts to €768,189.73, entirely funded by the Autonomous City of Melilla. Divided among the 17 minimum professionals planned, the average cost per nurse is around €45,187 for the full academic year, which includes salary and hiring costs.

From an operational perspective, educational centers must provide physical spaces for the nursing office. The Ministry of Education is responsible for equipping these spaces with furniture and computer equipment, so centers do not assume that equipment cost. Medical materials (consumables, basic instruments) are provided by the Public Health Department of Melilla.

For families, the impact is direct and positive: their children with chronic conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, severe allergies, etc.) will have a qualified health professional in the center during school hours, reducing the need for travel or work interruptions for parents.

Who does it affect?

• Public Early Childhood and Primary Education centers in Melilla funded with public resources: will receive the presence of school nurses and must integrate the action protocols established by the Provincial Education Directorate.
• Students with chronic illnesses or special needs: main beneficiary of the measure, with access to personalized health care in the center itself.
• Families of students in affected centers: greater peace of mind and less need for direct intervention in health incidents during school hours.
• Management teams of centers: must coordinate with the Provincial Education Directorate the integration of nursing staff and the application of protocols.
• Nursing professionals applying for the advertised positions: at least 17 jobs with a 25-hour weekly schedule financed by the Autonomous City.
• Autonomous City of Melilla: assumes the full expense of €768,189.73 in its budget for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Practical example

A public Primary Education school in Melilla has three students with type 1 diabetes in its classroom who need blood glucose monitoring during school hours and, in some cases, insulin administration. Until now, teachers could not assume that health responsibility and families had to travel to the center or hire external support.

With the agreement in force from August 27, 2026, the center will have a school nurse with a 25-hour weekly schedule. This professional, coordinated by the Provincial Education Directorate and following established protocols, will be able to perform glucose monitoring, administer prescribed medication and act in any health emergency. The office space will be equipped with furniture and IT provided by the Ministry and with medical materials supplied by the Public Health Department, at no additional cost to the center or families.

What should schools and families do now?

1. Management teams of centers: contact the Provincial Education Directorate of Melilla to learn about the schedule for incorporating school nurses and the action protocols that will be established for the 2026/2027 academic year.
2. Centers with students with special needs: update or develop individualized care plans (PAI) for students with chronic illnesses, incorporating the role of the school nurse and emergency action procedures.
3. Families with children with chronic illnesses: inform the center's management team about the student's diagnosis and health needs, so they are included in the protocols coordinated by the Provincial Education Directorate.
4. Nursing professionals interested: stay alert to calls from the Autonomous City of Melilla for the at least 17 positions planned, with a 25-hour weekly schedule.
5. Autonomous City officials: execute the hiring process with sufficient advance notice before the start of the academic year to guarantee the presence of nurses from the first school day.

Official source

View complete regulation in official source

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-2026-18254