The Argentine government led by President Milei has initiated a significant modification of the University Financing Law, submitted to Congress for review. This new bill aims to amend rather than repeal the existing law, which was passed by lawmakers but never implemented by the previous administration. With a newly structured Congress that appears more favorable to Milei's agenda, the government seeks to make critical changes to the legislation while the political landscape has shifted in its favor.

One of the most notable adjustments proposed in the government's new project pertains to the compensation of salaries for both teaching and non-teaching staff in higher education. The current law (27.795) stipulates that the state is obligated to compensate educators at least for the cumulative loss due to inflation since December 2023, projected at 38% for 2024 and 14% for 2025. However, the proposed modification omits any reference to 2024 salary requirements and instead only addresses recovery for 2025, suggesting a mere 12.3% recovery to be paid in three installments of 4.1% each.

This initiative raises concerns among stakeholders in the education sector, who fear that the government's approach may undermine the real value of salaries for educators amidst rising inflation. As the situation develops, the implications of this proposed change could impact the financial stability of educational institutions and the livelihoods of those employed within them, prompting discussions about the future of public education funding in Argentina.