Curitiba to Enforce Public School Transparency Policy from April 2026

The city of Curitiba will implement the Public School Transparency Policy (PTEP) starting April 2026, following the enactment of municipal law 16.573/2025. Sanctioned by Mayor Eduardo Pimentel and passed by the City Council in September, the law establishes strict transparency requirements for all municipal educational institutions, including Early Childhood Education Centers (Cmeis) and public schools.

The law mandates the online publication of detailed annual updates on management, resources, educational performance, and administrative data for each municipal school. Financial information such as funding sources, suppliers, and details related to outsourced services—nutrition, transportation, security, and cleaning—must also be disclosed. Furthermore, updates on maintenance and expansion projects, including budgets and timelines, will be accessible to the public. Importantly, all published information must comply with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) to ensure clarity and prevent misuse.

This transparency initiative aims to facilitate comprehensive public oversight of the municipal education system. The legislation took nearly four years to pass, having been originally proposed in December 2021 by former councilor Denian Couto. With the vacatio legis period of 180 days, the policy will take full effect from April 1, 2026, by which time the city must ensure full compliance.

Mayor Pimentel highlighted the importance of citizens having access to educational data to foster accountability and trust in municipal school management. The law is viewed as a significant step toward greater openness and public engagement in Curitiba’s education sector.