Secure your children's supplies with the School Supplies Card! Find out now how it works and who is entitled to this benefit.
First of all, did you know that in the Federal District there is a benefit called School Supplies Card?
It certainly helps public school students and their families to secure the materials they need for the school year.
Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? So, keep reading and we’ll explain everything to you in a simple and practical way!
What is the School Supplies Card?
Firstly, the School Supplies Card is part of Educational-Social Benefit Program (PBES) and was established by Law No. 6,273/2019.
In other words, it targets students enrolled in the DF public school system, whose guardians receive Bolsa Família or equivalent social programs from the Federal Government.
The goal? To ensure that all students have access to essential learning materials, promoting greater equality in educational opportunities.
Who is entitled to the benefit?
But, be careful: Not everyone can receive the School Supplies Card.
In fact, there are some important criteria:
- The student must have between 4 and 17 years old and be regularly enrolled in a public school in the Federal District.
- The student's family must participate in Bolsa Família or a similar social program.
- The person responsible for the student must be registered in the social program.
In addition, the benefit is granted once a year, usually by the end of the first academic quarter.
How does it work?
In fact, the benefit is available on a debit card, which makes life much easier for families.
So, even if the family has more than one child who benefits, it will be delivered a single card, but with the total value corresponding to all students in the house.
And what is the value made available by this benefit?
Students in early childhood education, elementary education or special education receive R$ 320 each. High school students are entitled to R$ 240 per student.
Where and how to use the Card?
In any case, families can only use the School Supplies Card in accredited stationery stores in the Federal District.
After all, this ensures that families invest money exclusively in educational items.
Here are some tips to make the most of it:
- Before you go shopping, check the list of permitted materials, updated periodically by State Secretariat of Education of the Federal District.
- Do not purchase items outside the list as this may be considered a misuse of purpose and generate penalties.
Furthermore, for families of students with disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), there is special care.
In this sense, those responsible need to seek a personalized list of materials at the school where the student is enrolled.
Why is the School Supplies Card so important?
Undeniably, this benefit is a great ally for many families facing financial difficulties.
After all, buying school supplies can be a burden on the budget, and the Card helps alleviate this pressure, ensuring that students have everything they need to learn with dignity.
Furthermore, it also boosts local commerce, as families make purchases at accredited stationery stores in the Federal District.
In other words, it is a program that benefits both families and small businesses in the region.
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If you still have questions or want to know if your family is entitled to the School Material Card, contact your child's school or the official channels of the departments involved in the program, such as:
- Secretariat of Social Development (Sedes);
- Department of Education (SEE);
- Secretariat of Economic Development, Labor and Income (Sedet).
In short, now that you know how the School Supplies Card works, take advantage of this benefit, organize your purchases in advance and ensure an incredible school year for your children!
Education is a right for everyone, and programs like this show how we can build a more equal future for our children!
So, share this article with your friends and family so that everyone can enjoy this innovative benefit.
