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The Skarpnäck City District Administration will report 16 unfulfilled decisions under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) for Q1 2026. Of these, 3 have been implemented, 12 remain unfulfilled, and 1 has been closed. The administration proposes that the district council approve the report, which indicates that individuals' choices to decline offers or await specific placements often impact implementation, but that compensatory measures are provided in the interim.

The Skarpnäck District Administration is tasked with responding to the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, which provides an overview of preschool quality in the city, focusing on conditions, quality work, language development, and the compensatory mission. While generally positive, the administration seeks clearer descriptions of preschool development work and a standardized interpretation of group sizes across districts.

Gunnar Caperius (C), Kristina Lutz (M), and other politicians inquired about the administration's cooperation with local associations, especially regarding holiday activities. The administration has now produced a report addressing these six questions and proposes that the committee submit this as its official response to the politicians' letter.

A letter from politicians (M and L) inquired whether the municipality had insourced any social services. The administration responded that six group homes for individuals with disabilities (under the LSS Act) and two social psychiatry operations have been taken back into municipal management. According to the administration, follow-ups show these operations now have balanced budgets and improved quality and continuity.

The Audit Office has reviewed Skarpnäck District Council's operations for 2025 and found them to be largely appropriate and financially satisfactory, with budget goals met. However, auditors highlighted the need to strengthen internal controls in areas such as financial administration, payment card handling, and payroll. Recommendations were also made to improve efforts against offensive treatment in preschools and the follow-up of fire safety in elder care.

The Skarpnäck District Council will review its first quarterly report for 2026, which indicates the council is largely on track to meet its budget and goals. The report proposes adjustments to annual targets for youth center visits and summer jobs, along with revised, indexed rental fees for Skarpnäck cultural center, excluding rentals for children and youth.

The Järva District Council addressed a renewed citizen proposal to build an outdoor gym in Bromsten, as the previous submission saw no action. The Council decided to instruct the administration to prepare the proposal, meaning they will investigate the feasibility of establishing the gym while considering children's rights, disability access, and gender equality perspectives.

Jan Jönsson and others (L) asked the Education Committee about expanding holiday schools and support groups for "grey-zone children" – students at risk of not meeting learning objectives who don't receive extensive support. The Education Administration replied that Stockholm's primary schools already offer holiday school and extra study time to students at risk of not achieving high school eligibility or needing to develop reading skills. The Administration also emphasized that principals have the mandate to create the support students need, regardless of the principal authority, but that the Administration's mandate does not cover the activities of other principal authorities.

Jan Jönsson et al. (L) inquired about expanding school social teams to more elementary schools and establishing them in high schools. The Education Administration is developing these teams through a pilot project, aiming for a new model across all elementary schools. However, there are no plans to introduce school social teams in high schools due to practical difficulties, though other measures are in place to prevent dropouts.

Jan Jönsson (L) inquired with the Education Committee about how schools are working to strengthen students' ability to handle demands and setbacks, noting the prevalent stress and anxiety contributing to sensitivity to demands and absenteeism. The Education Administration responded that city schools already actively address this in various ways based on local needs, integrating it into their systematic quality work, and proposes that the committee approve their response.

A motion by Andréa Hedin (M) proposes that the City Council map honor violence, sexual violence, and criminal recruitment among students in adapted schools, develop a safety program, and introduce mandatory staff training. The Education Administration acknowledges the importance of understanding students' vulnerability but believes that the city does not need its own mapping or a new safety program, as national studies and support materials already exist. However, the Administration is positive about continuing to increase staff competence and suggests that the Education Committee approve their statement.

The Education Committee is to consider a motion from the City Executive Board proposing that schools and elderly care facilities always offer meat, poultry, or fish as an alternative for lunch and dinner. However, the Education Administration argues that each school decides its own meals based on local conditions, making it unfeasible to mandate these specific alternatives.

The Swedish Schools Inspectorate reviewed Stockholm's upper secondary schools and found good work in ensuring education is based on scientific grounds and proven experience, but noted a need for better systematic follow-up and sharing of effective practices. In response, the Education Administration has partnered with Stockholm University to strengthen school leaders' ability to develop instruction and disseminate best practices across the city's 27 upper secondary schools. The Education Committee is set to approve these measures before they are reported to the Inspectorate.

The Education Committee will consider a proposal from the Education Administration to nominate Bredängsskolan for the City of Stockholm's Quality Award 2026 in the School category. This award is presented annually to recognize and reward successful quality work and operational development, and the decision requires immediate adjustment due to the timeline.

The City Executive Board has forwarded a proposed new cultural-strategic program to the Education Committee for their opinion. This program aims to strengthen the role of culture in Stockholm through four goals concerning conditions for cultural actors, equitable access to culture, culture's place in urban environments, and its significance for the city's identity. The Education Administration is positive about the proposal but suggests clarifying the school's role as a meeting place for children's and young people's culture, and how this program relates to the City of Stockholm's program for children's right to culture.

The Education Committee was tasked with establishing a new nature school in southwestern Stockholm. The Education Administration investigated building a permanent nature school near the Sätra nature reserve but couldn't find a suitable location and deemed the costs too high. Therefore, the administration proposes expanding the mobile nature school program, "Fältlabbet," with an additional unit to reach schools in southwestern Stockholm, which entails a new vehicle and position at an annual cost of approximately 1 million SEK.

The Department of Education proposes a revision of the Functional Program for School Premises 2026. This proposal adds new functional requirements and an informative text for premises within adapted compulsory schools. The aim is to ensure that schools are planned and designed equitably for students with special needs, while also enabling more efficient processes and an improved learning environment.

The City Audit has reviewed the Education Committee's work in 2025, finding that operations were only partly effective, as several goals for student knowledge, safety, and attendance were not fully met. However, the finances were deemed satisfactory, and the Committee is recommended to be granted discharge from liability. The audit suggests the Committee improve school meal contract management, clarify the role of assistant principals, and strengthen internal controls at all schools, especially regarding psychologist staffing and background check documentation for new hires, to which the Education Administration reports ongoing improvement efforts.

Micasa Fastigheter and the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration propose a revised investigation decision for the new construction of a nursing home in Högdalen. The new plan involves demolishing the existing, inadequate building at Hemsystern 1 and replacing it with three new buildings, totaling around 200 places, an increase of approximately 120 places compared to previous plans, to meet the city's significant need for elderly care. The project is estimated to be completed around 2032.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will decide on allocating 600,000 SEK in association grants to 15 local organizations focused on environmental and climate issues. This funding will support activities such as lectures on preparedness gardening, climate days for seniors, sustainability days with clothing and plant swaps, and initiatives to reduce car dependency. The aim is to engage residents in sustainability and foster a more climate-adapted district.