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Argentina Ends Federal Control of Private School Fees With Decree 787/2025

The move takes effect immediately, with a review of the 1991 financing rule now required.

Overview

  • The government published Decree 787/2025 in the Boletín Oficial, repealing Decree 2417/1993 and ending the requirement for private schools to notify or obtain national approval for tuition and enrollment charges.
  • Institutions may now set matriculation and monthly quotas based on their costs and market conditions, replacing prior rules that included advance disclosure deadlines and parent agreement procedures.
  • The decree instructs the Ministry of Capital Humano, through the Secretaría de Educación, to examine Decree 2542/1991, which underpins the private education financing framework.
  • News outlets report concerns over higher household costs, with one estimate suggesting an initial 8% rise in fees in CABA and Buenos Aires, though these increases are projections rather than official figures.
  • Coverage differs on scope, with some reports saying the change primarily affects non‑subsidized schools (roughly 6% of institutions) while provincial subsidy regimes and oversight continue under local authorities.