Mar 12 • 22:16 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Municipal school in Taubaté has activities suspended for another two years due to structural problems

A municipal school in Taubaté, Brazil, will remain closed for an additional two years due to identified structural issues.

The municipal government of Taubaté has extended the suspension of activities at the Professor Marilda Prado Yamamoto School for another two years following the identification of structural problems by the Civil Defense. The school has been closed since February 2025, leading to the transfer of 53 students to a nearby daycare facility. Additionally, 103 students from another school within the same complex have also been relocated to other municipal schools due to the ongoing issues.

According to the municipal authorities, this extension of the suspension is necessary while evaluations of the building's condition are conducted and measures for ensuring the safety of students and staff are determined. The situation has raised concerns over the adequacy of infrastructure within the educational facilities in the area and the need for prompt action to address these safety hazards.

The report seeks to clarify the reasons for this extension and inquires whether there are plans for necessary repairs or renovations. This prolonged closure continues to impact the local community's access to education, underlining the need for comprehensive assessments of school facilities across the region to avoid future disruptions in the educational process.

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