Decree on Transfers to Municipalities for Student Transportation

The Council of Ministers approved Decree No. 157, sanctioning additional transfers totaling 2,971,119 euros to municipal budgets for 2026. This aims to offset increased fuel costs for transporting children and students, in line with Article 283, Paragraph 2 of the Preschool and School Education Act. The decree takes effect from its publication date in the State Gazette, which is September 29, 2026.

What changes

Decree No. 157 focuses on approving financial transfers aimed at covering increased fuel costs for child and student transportation. The funds are reallocated from the central budget to local budgets, amounting to 2,971,119 euros.

Who is affected

This decision directly impacts the financial departments of municipal administrations, which must allocate the received transfers to cover transportation expenses of educational institutions within the respective regions. Additionally, school directors and other educational administrators may be affected to the extent that their involvement in organizing transportation may require additional planning and reporting.

Dates and deadlines

The decree was approved on September 24, 2026, and comes into force on September 29, 2026, coinciding with its publication in the State Gazette. There is an obligation for budget adjustments in 2026 to finance transportation costs.

Practical next steps

Municipalities must reallocate the transfers, according to the table attached in the decree, to effectively cover increased fuel costs. For this purpose, mayors and financial departments in municipalities should maintain documentation of the implementation of fund allocation.

What to check for your situation

The decree specifically addresses transportation costs for children and students and does not cover other financial needs of the municipalities. Also, the funds are limited to the designated categories outlined in the document.