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The board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) was informed that SISAB has signed a letter of intent with the National Building Laboratory (NBL). This means SISAB intends to participate in the National Building Laboratory competence center, which could potentially benefit the development of school properties in Stockholm.

The Board of School Properties in Stockholm AB (SISAB) approved the budget proposal for 2027, including the strategic direction for 2028 and 2029. They also approved the investment volumes for 2027-2031, determining how much money SISAB will allocate to new and renovated school properties, among other things, during those years.

Stockholmshem's board held a meeting and approved a status report on new production, presented by the CEO. This decision signifies that Stockholmshem will continue its work building new homes.

The Board of AB Stockholmshem approved the financial monthly report for the period up to February 28, 2026. This means the Board has reviewed and accepted the company's financial performance and position for the current month.

The board of AB Stockholmshem approved the proposed budget for 2027, with directives for 2028 and 2029. Björn Ljung (L) and Tom Hedrup (M) dissented, citing their own proposals; the Liberals advocated for a democracy clause in rental agreements and increased housing construction on company land, while the Moderates stressed avoiding unprofitable projects and focusing on renovations of existing properties.

School Properties in Stockholm AB (SISAB) presented its financial monthly report for March 2026 to the board, detailing the company's finances, investments in new school properties and renovations, staffing figures, and new agreements and procurements. The report revealed that operating costs were over budget due to colder weather and increased heating expenses.

SISAB, responsible for Stockholm's school properties, has released its financial report for February 2026, showing a profit of 1 million SEK above budget after financial items, primarily due to start-up costs. The report also details operating expenses, energy consumption, vacancy rates, and new agreements, including a framework agreement for BIM coordination consultancy services.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement in response to a letter from Jan Jönsson (L) regarding crime prevention among young people on social media. The statement outlined how schools inform students about laws and consequences, promote a safe environment for reporting vulnerability, and provide information and support to guardians, acknowledging ongoing prevention efforts while noting room for improvement.

The Stockholm City Education Committee approved the Education Administration's response to a letter from Claes Nyberg (C) regarding work against female genital mutilation. While the administration detailed how the city's school health services, including its medical team, conduct health visits and have trained nurses and doctors, the Center Party issued a separate statement noting a lack of clear targets and metrics to evaluate the work, unlike Västerås city.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's service report regarding the "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030." While the administration supported the plan's ambitions and intersectional perspective, they proposed revisions for clarity, concreteness, and a consequential analysis of its economic and administrative impact. The decision was made despite reservations from the Moderates, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats, who criticized the plan for being unclear, overly theoretical, lacking a consequential analysis, and not sufficiently addressing men's violence against women.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement regarding the "Program for Events in the City of Stockholm," which aims to strengthen Stockholm as an event city, combat segregation and inequality, and include city employees as a key target group. Jan Jönsson (L) and Andréa Hedin (M) reserved themselves, proposing the matter be referred back due to insufficient consultation with the event industry. Erik Ehrs (KD) submitted a substitute statement welcoming the strategy but calling for more concrete measures and simpler permitting processes.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's recommendation for the city to transition to digital personnel files, forwarding it as a referral response to the City Executive Board. The administration believes digitalization can enhance security and efficiency, provided there are clear city-wide document flows and comprehensive support for the Education Administration's many employees. Two special statements were submitted, emphasizing the importance of high security and accuracy during the digitalization process.

Stockholm's Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement regarding the 2025:123 Public Inquiry on stricter conditions for the independent school sector. The City of Stockholm supports the inquiry's proposals, which include mandatory municipal statements for new independent schools, clearer owner checks, and requiring new applications for operational changes. These measures are seen as reducing the risk of students attending schools run by disreputable actors and improving planning for municipal operations.

The Stockholm Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement regarding the "Principals in Focus" inquiry (SOU 2026:4), largely supporting proposals to strengthen pedagogical leadership and principal recruitment. However, they rejected proposals to restrict state training solely to principals and to give principals the mandate to decide on internal management support, deeming the latter potentially counterproductive. Jan Jönsson (L) also highlighted the importance of relieving principals of administrative burdens to focus on pedagogical leadership.

The Education Committee approved a revised direction for the HIN project, which aims to remove easily remedied accessibility barriers in Stockholm's primary schools. The decision means focusing on cost- and time-effective measures as defined by Boverket (the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning), and better coordinating the work with planned maintenance projects. This will contribute to increased accessibility in public areas of school premises for visitors during operating hours.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's proposed statement regarding the final report "An Improved Student Health Service" (SOU 2025:113) from the City Executive Board. The statement, now forwarded to the City Executive Board, supports strengthening student health but criticizes several proposals, including increased state micromanagement, expanded formal requirements, changes to the core mission of student health, and an estimated annual cost increase of 45 million SEK for the city. Both the Moderates and Liberals reserved against the decision, presenting their own proposals emphasizing the re-establishment of school healthcare as first-line care and demanding full state funding for any new licensing requirements for school counselors.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's proposed basis for the 2027 budget, with a focus for 2028 and 2029, including appendices, and submitted it to the City Executive Board. The proposal emphasizes teaching quality, efficient resource use, declining primary school enrollment, and adapting upper secondary education to labor market needs. The Moderates, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats reserved against the decision, presenting their own proposals.

The Education Committee approved its monthly report for March 2025. This report, which included a financial forecast for the committee through March 2026, was then filed.

The Education Committee reported several delegated decisions, including a compilation of decisions within the Education Administration up to April 2026. Other decisions concerned the cessation of compulsory schooling due to permanent residence abroad or postponed schooling, and compensation for studies abroad.

The Head of Primary Schools, Peter Bragner, updated the Education Committee on the status of school-based workplace learning (SAO jobs), the current situation at Observatorielunden School and Vasa Real, and the situation at Johannes School. The committee acknowledged the information provided.