Slovak Local Governments Receive 12.5 Million Euros for School Modernization in Roma Communities

Local governments in Slovakia have received 12.5 million euros in funding to modernize schools serving Roma students in 16 municipalities and towns. The investment will finance reconstruction of classrooms, specialized learning facilities, and gymnasiums in schools with significant Roma populations. The modernization project aims to improve educational opportunities for 3,142 children in these communities. The funding represents part of Slovakia's broader efforts to address educational disparities faced by the Roma minority, who make up approximately 7-10 percent of Slovakia's population and often experience lower educational attainment and limited access to quality school facilities compared to the general population.