The Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC), under President Lula's administration, is set to vote on a new resolution that would reduce the in-person workload requirement for teacher training programs from 50% to 40%. This change comes after recent strict regulations aimed at online education standards. The proposed amendment would further allow only 25% of the contact hours related to fundamental and specific disciplines to be mandatory in-person, significantly lessening the presence requirement for future educators.

The decision, which will be reviewed by the National Education Council (CNE), has drawn mixed reactions. Critics argue that this reduction could undermine the quality of teacher training, suggesting that less face-to-face interaction may lead to inadequacies in teacher preparedness. With the current educational landscape increasingly reliant on online resources, experts warn that the shift could have negative ramifications for educational standards.

Supporters within the Ministry believe that this flexibility could encourage more students to pursue teaching by making training programs more accessible. However, as the proposal moves forward, the potential impact on educational quality remains a significant concern for many stakeholders in Brazil's education sector. The outcome of the upcoming vote could shape the future of teacher education across the nation.