SEP approved study plans and programs for mixed-mode licenciaturas aimed at professionalizing in-service basic education teachers. The agreement covers programs in Telesecundaria, Spanish, Mathematics, and English.
Resolution 016283 of 19 June 2026 authorized the academic-character change of the Professional Technical Education Institute of Roldanillo into the University Institution of Roldanillo, UNINTEP. The institution serves more than 8,400 students across Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Quindío.
The Ministry of Education extended the validity period of the national procedure for admission to preschool education programs. The rule now remains valid until 1 March 2032.
The Ministry of Education signed a scientific and educational memorandum of cooperation with the UNESCO Regional Center of Quality and Excellence in Education. The agreement establishes a formal cooperation framework for expertise exchange across educational, research, pedagogical, and administrative fields.
Decree 0617 of 2026 added rules to Decree 1075 of 2015 so eligible applicants can receive public financing for registration fees at state or official higher education institutions. The measure applies to undergraduate admissions and is tied to vulnerability criteria, budget availability, and an operating regulation.
Decree 0616 of 2026 regulated free degree fees for eligible students completing undergraduate programs at state or official higher education institutions. The measure covers the administrative payment tied to graduation and sets eligibility, prioritization, and resource rules.
The Ministry of National Education granted the University of Amazonia institutional high-quality accreditation for six years, based on a favorable concept from the National Accreditation Council. The decision recognizes institutional quality conditions across teaching, research, and social outreach.
Parliamentary committee action advanced changes to the upper secondary subject list for general academic secondary schools. The package introduces Media and Democracy as a compulsory subject and develops Informatics into Informatics and Artificial Intelligence.
The education ministry published a government bill revising the Compulsory School Completion Examination Act and related school laws. The update changes exam areas and adjusts eligibility conditions for instructors and examiners in preparation courses.
The same school-law package changes the application timing of the school headscarf rule for pupils up to age 14. Instead of applying from a fixed 1 September date, the rule is tied to the beginning of the 2026/27 school year.