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The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's response to a motion by Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) to strengthen digital efforts against the sexual exploitation of children and youth. The administration shared concerns but stated that the proposed proactive outreach method, similar to the Netherlands' "Online Outreach program," primarily concerns social work and falls outside their purview. Gulan Avci (L) dissented, arguing the motion should have been granted to position Stockholm at the forefront of this fight.

The Stockholm Education Committee approved the Education Administration's response to a consultation from the City Executive Board. This consultation concerned the Swedish Council for Higher Education's (UHR) request to the government for a new registry ordinance for the national grade database, BEDA. The Administration supported the request, finding that the proposed safeguards were sufficient to manage the expanded processing of personal data in BEDA.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's response to a referral from the City Executive Board. The response indicates that the City of Stockholm is positive about Kommunförbundet Storsthlm's recommendation to increase program prices by an average of 2.5 percent and structural supplements by 5.6 percent for upper secondary schools in 2027. This will affect the compensation the city receives for upper secondary students from other municipalities.

The Stockholm Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement to the Swedish Schools Inspectorate regarding Edukatus Alliance AB's application to expand Yrkesgymnasiet Huddinge. The administration advised against adding more spots for the vehicle and transport program and the restaurant and food program, arguing there is no increased need for these places and such an expansion could harm existing city high schools by reducing student numbers and resources.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's opinion to the City Executive Board regarding a program for urban farming in Stockholm. The committee was positive towards the proposal, especially the inclusion of schools, but emphasized the need for more support and resources to expand cultivation in school environments, as well as additions concerning collaboration and irrigation. Farming at schools can contribute to learning, recuperation, and engagement with the school grounds.

The Education Committee approved a new, comprehensive directive for how schools should handle compensation claims when borrowed items, such as digital devices or books, are damaged or lost. This new directive aims to make the process more legally secure and consistent, and to clarify responsibilities between the school, student, and guardians. The committee simultaneously repealed two older directives concerning compensation for digital devices and media.

The Stockholm Education Committee, during its meeting on August 27, 2026, noted the July 2026 monthly financial forecast for its operations. This means the committee reviewed the financial follow-up for the period without making any new substantive decisions.

The Education Committee noted several decisions from the City Council, the City Executive Board, and other committees. These included a revised maximum fee for preschool, after-school care, and care during unsocial hours, an action plan for children's rights until 2030, and decisions to renovate Åsö Gymnasium and maintain Essingeskolan.

The Education Committee was informed about several key school matters, including the administration's preparedness for ongoing deadly violence following the Fagersta school incident. Updates were also provided on school transport planning for the start of term, upcoming primary school evacuations in western Stockholm due to maintenance, the situation at Observatorielunden school, and mapping of absent students.

The Committee for the Elderly decided to file a list of incoming and outgoing documents. These documents included a letter regarding sign language home care services and information about resignations and by-elections for the Disability Council.

At the Elderly Care Committee meeting, members questioned the guidelines for follow-up discussions with case managers in Stockholm's elderly care. The Director of Elderly Care, Karin Bülow, explained that individual quality follow-ups are conducted to ensure users' needs are met according to the Social Services Act. Relatives may attend, but the user is to answer the questions. It was clarified that the guidelines remain unchanged and follow-ups are conducted for all residents in care homes, regardless of whether the focus is somatic or dementia.

The Committee for the Elderly was informed about the minutes from the joint council for disability issues, held on August 20, 2026. The committee chose to file the minutes, meaning they were noted without further action being taken at this time.

The Committee for the Elderly filed the minutes from the Administrative Group meeting on August 19, 2026, noting its contents. These minutes included discussions on organizational and social working environment (OSA) and the joint development of the collaboration process within elderly care.

The Committee for the Elderly reviewed the July 2026 monthly report, which detailed the financial developments from January through July. The committee decided to file the report, meaning it was noted with no further action required.

The Committee for the Elderly has reviewed an office statement, which was a response to a referral from the National Board of Health and Welfare concerning proposed new regulations and general advice on healthcare preparedness. The matter was filed, meaning the committee noted the information but made no further decision.

The Elder Care Committee was informed about and archived its consultation response regarding the inquiry "Infection Control for the Future" (SOU 2026:25). This means the committee has provided feedback on proposals for developing Sweden's future infection control, which could impact the health and safety of older persons.

The Committee for the Elderly decided to adopt the administration's statement in response to a referral from the City Executive Board. This referral concerned a proposal by Jonas Nilsson (M) and others to review Stockholm's long-term housing goals (140,000 homes) and halt planned housing projects in green areas like Ålstensskogen, Nälsta ängar, and Kastanjeparken. The committee shared the view that housing goals need revision, considering the increasing demand for special housing for the elderly, estimating approximately 50 new such homes by 2045.

The Elderly Care Committee decided to adopt the administration's statement in response to the referral regarding a program for urban farming, forwarding it to the City Executive Board. This program aims to boost Stockholm's attractiveness and sustainability through urban farming, with a focus on its contributions to elderly care, public health, and social inclusion. The Center Party's alternative proposal, which criticized the program's lack of measurable goals and clear division of responsibility, was rejected.

The Elder Care Committee approved the administration's statement regarding the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs' proposal for a national digital health data infrastructure. This infrastructure aims to facilitate information exchange between care providers, enhance patient safety, and simplify care coordination, especially for older adults with complex care needs. While supporting the proposal, the Moderate Party, Christian Democrats, Centre Party, and Liberal Party emphasized the importance of safeguarding patient privacy and control over their health data.

The Elder Care Committee approved the Elder Care Administration's statement regarding the government inquiry "Needs-Based Care" (SOU 2026:38) and forwarded it to the City Executive Board. The administration generally supported the proposals aimed at strengthening the care guarantee, reducing waiting times, and increasing patient choice, believing these could provide older adults with quicker specialist assessments. Committee members Hugo Laigar (M), Margita Jacobsson (L), and Malin Frick (C) issued separate statements welcoming the proposals for a strengthened and more needs-based care guarantee.