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Law No. º 44/2026 of 10 August was published, approving the new legal regime for students with specific educational needs in higher education, contributing to the promotion of their rights, equity, accessibility and academic inclusion.

The Law also amends Decree-Law No º 163/2006 of 8 August 2006, which approves the rules on accessibility to buildings and establishments receiving public, public and residential buildings, as amended by Decree-Laws No º 136/2014 of 9 September 2014, No º 125/2017 of 4 October 2017, No º 95/2019 of 18 July 2019 and No º 10/2024 of 8 January 2024.

Among the main measures of Law No. º 44/2026 of 10 August, the following stand out:

• Student status with specific educational needs;
• Strengthening the conditions for mobility, physical, digital and communication accessibility in higher education institutions;
• Appropriateness of entry conditions, assessment methods and frequency schemes;
• Priority in access to higher education;
• Priority in access to student accommodation;
• Financial mechanism to support inclusion;
• Special status in the award of scholarships;
• Reinforcement of scholarships and research grants for students with disabilities;
• Specialized support for students with specific educational needs.

The Act is an important contribution to more equitable, accessible and inclusive higher education, strengthening the rights of pupils with disabilities and students in need of specific measures to support their academic path.

Access in full to Law No. º 44/2026, of 10 August, HERE.