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The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement in response to a motion from the Sweden Democrats, which proposed that meat, poultry, or fish always be an option at public meals, including in schools. The Committee rejected the motion, stating that each school determines its own meals based on local conditions and existing regulations, and there are no grounds to mandate schools always offer meat, poultry, or fish. Mats Johnsson (SD) registered a reservation against the decision.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement regarding a motion to make Stockholm's art collection more accessible, particularly for schools. The administration was positive about digitizing art, involving students in creating educational material, placing more art in schools, and reviewing the rental model. However, the Vice-Chairperson Andréa Hedin (M) and Jan Jönsson (L) dissented, arguing the motion should have been fully adopted to ensure the work's prioritization and implementation.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's report to the Swedish Schools Inspectorate, following a quality review of Stockholm's upper secondary schools. While the city partially ensures education is based on scientific grounds and proven experience, further development is needed to systematically monitor this and share best practices. A collaboration with Stockholm University has been initiated for school leaders to strengthen their ability to lead educational development.

The Education Committee approved and forwarded the Education Administration's positive opinion on Stockholm City's revised cultural strategy program to the City Executive Board. The opinion supported the program's aim to strengthen culture's role and accessibility but emphasized the need to clarify the school's role in children's and young people's cultural encounters, as well as the relationship between this new program and the existing "Children's Right to Culture" program. Vice Chairman Andréa Hedin (M) and Mats Johnsson (SD) dissented, offering their own proposals.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's proposal to revise the Functional Program for School Premises. This revision introduces new functional requirements and more detailed text concerning premises for adapted compulsory schooling, aiming to ensure a more standardized design of these facilities in Stockholm. The committee also delegated authority to the administration for minor future changes to the program, while Vice Chair Andréa Hedin (M) and Claes Nyberg (C) issued a special statement welcoming the changes for adapted compulsory schooling but highlighting the need to adjust the program for declining student numbers and cost-effectiveness.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement regarding the City Audit Office's 2025 annual report. The audit found that the committee's operations were partly effective, but that the City Council's goals for academic results, safety, and school attendance are not being fully met. While the finances were largely satisfactory, measures are needed to ensure sufficient internal control at all school units, especially concerning school meal services and the role of assistant principals. The Vice Chairman Andréa Hedin (M) and Claes Nyberg (C) reserved their position, advocating for a concrete action plan with clear deadlines.

The Education Committee approved the administration's first tertial report for 2026, covering operations and finances as of April 30, 2025. The report concludes that the City Council's goals for strong and equitable welfare and stable finances will be fully met, but the goal for a green and fossil-free Stockholm will only be partially met as most schools are not meeting targets for climate impact of school meals or the proportion of organic food. Minority parties (Moderates, Centre Party, Liberals, and Christian Democrats) dissented, arguing the report presented an overly optimistic view of the school situation, citing concerns over high absenteeism, declining knowledge results, and ambiguity regarding perceived safety.

The Education Committee approved its monthly forecast for May 2026, meaning it reviewed and confirmed the financial estimate for school operations in Stockholm during that month.

The Education Committee was notified of delegated decisions, meaning they were informed about decisions made by staff rather than the committee directly. These decisions included children ceasing to be of compulsory school age due to residing abroad, deferred compulsory school age, and an office statement concerning legally secure societal care for children and young people.

The Education Committee received an update from the Education Administration on operations and premises planning. This was prompted by a forecast indicating a sustained decrease in the number of students in Stockholm, with the goal of reallocating more funds to instruction.

The City Council has reviewed board statistics for May 2026 concerning the housing market. During the first five months of the year, the number of housing applicants increased by 12,090 people, and approximately 900 more homes were mediated compared to the same period last year, mainly due to more succession homes from private companies with higher turnover.

Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB submitted a referral response regarding a motion on economic violence in destructive relationships. The agency assessed that the motion concerned additions to the regular housing queue system, which would require an analysis of the principles of equal treatment and transparency within the system. They noted that their priority housing operations already consider various forms of exposure to violence, including economic violence, through individual needs assessments.

The Board of Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB decided to appoint Jacob Krokstedt as the new CEO from June 12, 2026, to May 31, 2031. Additionally, the board adjusted the rules for who is authorized to sign on behalf of the company, now including the new CEO, CFO Mattias Holmberg, and the board's chairman Arvid Vikman Rindevall and vice-chairman Kristin Jacobsson.

The Housing Agency has reviewed its updated 2024 guidelines for priority housing, finding that approved priority applications have doubled from 3% to 6% between 2023 and 2025, with an increase specifically for victims of domestic violence. This surge is partly attributed to reducing the required residency in Stockholm from two years to one, while clarifications on debt and temporary housing have streamlined the regulations.

The Board of Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB approved the budget for 2027, with directives for 2028 and 2029. This plan outlines the company's financial strategy and its efforts to meet city council goals, focusing on digital services, improving customer care to increase housing availability, and encouraging property owners to lower income requirements so more residents can afford homes.

The Board of Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB approved its first quarterly report for 2026. The report shows that the company allocated 7,269 apartments, including 743 youth and 1,060 student apartments, during the first quarter, and expects to meet its annual goal of 21,000 allocated apartments. The company also focused on establishing new collaborations with housing companies and strengthening information security.

The Board of Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB approved the company's annual report for 2025 and decided to adopt new owner directives from the City of Stockholm, including a new chemical plan, business policy, establishment strategy, and housing supply action plan. They were also informed of a stable inflow of apartments, a 9% increase in mediation rate, and the company's focus on combating welfare fraud.

Stockholmshem responded positively to the referral for the "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030," which aims to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all residents regardless of gender. The housing company emphasized the plan's importance for providing equitable service and creating safe residential areas. They look forward to the city's continued work on concretizing the plan, including integrating relevant training into Stockholmshem's own educational portal.

The board of AB Stockholmshem adopted a guideline on how the company should handle external referrals within the City of Stockholm. This decision was a supplementary owner directive from the City Council, aiming to clarify the process and formal requirements that city committees and companies must follow when submitting comments on referrals.

The Board of AB Stockholmshem approved an update on new housing construction. The report indicated the company is working to meet the city's goal of at least 3,500 new homes during the mandate period, which means about 290 new apartments annually, with at least half being "Stockholmshus." Currently, over 400 apartments are under production for occupancy in 2026, in areas including Bromma, Södermalm, and Solberga.