Belgium will open school for students with complex disabilities
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Valérie Glatigny, Belgium’s Minister of Education, announced that the village of Mont, in the Houffalize municipality, will soon host a specialized secondary school.
The school will serve students with severe physical and motor impairments, some with accompanying intellectual disabilities, ensuring they can continue their education past primary school. Luxembourg Province is expanding its educational offerings to meet the needs of these students.
Currently, students completing primary school in Mont face limited options for secondary education, requiring them to travel 60 to 64 kilometers to schools in Stockem or Forrières. This lack of nearby schools has led to a high rate of students, 61 percent, dropping out of education after primary school. The new school will operate within the existing buildings of the primary school, avoiding the need for new construction.
The province funded renovations to the existing building over the summer to improve safety, comfort, and accessibility, focusing on bathrooms, electrical systems, and masonry. The school will initially welcome five students and share equipment and expertise with the primary school. Stephan De Mul, a provincial deputy, hopes the school will be open as early as September 14th, providing a closer and more appropriate learning environment for students who need specialized care.
