Textbook Aid Program Approved for Students with Disabilities (Poland, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education published details of the 2026-2028 government program supporting students with disabilities through textbook, educational material, and exercise material funding. The program sets higher aid amounts than in previous editions and allocates state budget funding for three years.
Source: Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej
The Ministry of Education published details of the 2026-2028 government program supporting students with disabilities through textbook, educational material, and exercise material funding. The program sets higher aid amounts than in previous editions and allocates state budget funding for three years.
What Changed?
The program provides aid for eligible students with disabilities in selected upper-secondary, sectoral vocational, artistic, and special vocational pathways. The maximum support amounts include 534 zł, 468 zł, and 270 zł depending on student group and school type.
Old System vs New System
Earlier editions used lower support amounts and did not cover the 2026-2028 program period.
For 2026-2028, the program plans 121.8 million zł in state budget reserve funding, with projected support for 75,979 students in 2026/2027, 83,527 in 2027/2028, and 95,553 in 2028/2029.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Eligible students receive financial support for textbooks, educational materials, and exercise materials during the program years.
Parent / Family Impact
Families of eligible students may reduce out-of-pocket costs for required learning materials.
School / Institution Impact
Schools and local authorities must administer eligibility, documentation, and reimbursement processes under the program rules.
Teacher / Staff Impact
No direct teacher-specific operational change was identified, though teachers may need to advise families about required materials.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-15: Council of Ministers regulation date
- 2026-06-30: ministry program page first published
- 2026/2027-2028/2029: school years covered by support.
What To Do
- Parents and schools should check eligibility categories
- school-type coverage
- and local application procedures.
What To Watch Next
Watch for local application deadlines and implementation instructions from school authorities.
Global Context
The program is relevant for comparing disability-related student aid and material-access support across education systems.
Source Record
Source type: Official announcement
Source name: Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej