Spain allocates funding to support autistic students
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Autismo España celebrated the Spanish government’s approval of eight million euros to improve educational support for students with autism.
The funding will support the Territorial Cooperation Program for inclusive education and early intervention for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autismo España had advocated for this funding with the government in recent months. The program will run from October 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, and aims to create safe, accessible, and predictable learning environments.
These environments will support the participation, emotional wellbeing, academic progress, and continued education of students with autism. The government plans to increase total funding to 20 million euros with an additional 12 million euros in 2027, covering the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. Autismo España asked that the approved funds result in concrete, effective, and measurable actions. The organization emphasized the importance of adequate support, accessibility, professional training, and coordination between educational and social services.
They also called for an equitable distribution of funds among Spain’s autonomous communities, tailored to each region's needs and informed by the experiences of autism organizations and professionals. While Autismo España views the eight million euros as a step forward, the organization continues to advocate for the full commitment of 20 million euros and for the measures outlined in the Spanish Strategy for ASD to translate into effective resources and rights for autistic people.
