Overview
- At the 147th Federal Education Council assembly led by Education Secretary Carlos Torrendell, officials from all 24 jurisdictions ratified a national floor for 2026.
- Minimum instructional time was set at 760 hours in primary, 900 in secondary, and 570 in initial education.
- An effective school day is defined as at least four clock-hours of pedagogical activity with students.
- The government said it will monitor compliance under resolution 484/24, and the CFE Secretariat will publish each province’s approved 2026 calendar starting in December 2025.
- Jurisdictions that do not meet the minimums must implement recovery measures to guarantee the required floor of instruction.