CLChile's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill aimed at facilitating the creation of new educational institutions by a vote of 104 to 33, with five abstentions. The legislation now moves to its third constitutional stage and returns to the Senate. The bill includes amendments to constitutional-level laws and seeks to regulate rental agreements for school properties, adjust subsidy norms, and update projections of educational demand. It also requires the Ministry of Education to publish updated demand forecasts by April 30 annually. The initiative has drawn criticism, including from Deputy Daniela Serrano (PC), who requested a review of the constitutionality of Article 5 due to concerns over delegated administration between municipalities and the State Subsidized Educational Establishments (SLEP). Education Minister María Paz Arzola supported the proposal, stating it would enhance the system’s ability to meet educational demands while maintaining quality standards.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both support and criticism of the proposed legislation, quoting multiple stakeholders including lawmakers, the education minister, and opposition voices. There is no overtly biased language or selective sourcing; the framing remains balanced, focusing on the content of the law,
