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Proponents Claes Nyberg and Ismail Ali (Centre Party) propose that Stockholm should collaborate with non-profit organizations to offer homework assistance in overcrowded and socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, and that the city should provide premises for this on evenings and weekends. The Education Administration agrees with the need for homework help but believes the school already has responsibility for this and advises against this type of cooperation, as they feel homework help should be provided within the school's framework. The administration mentions that schools can apply for state grants for homework assistance in collaboration with non-profit organizations.

Stockholm City has developed a preschool child health program. The program aims to ensure all children aged 1-6, regardless of background or location, have access to a safe and health-promoting environment. The goal is to reduce disparities in children's living conditions and promote their physical, mental, and social well-being through preventative and inclusive measures, while also improving collaboration between different services that interact with children.

The Education Committee has produced a report on student safety, study environment, student health, and absence in Stockholm's schools during the academic year 2025-26. The report indicates that approximately 90 percent of primary school students and 94 percent of upper secondary students feel safe at school, though fewer dare to ask questions when they don't understand something during lessons, particularly girls in higher grades. The Education Administration will continue to invest in strengthening student health services, including by increasing the number of psychologists in schools and improving work on attendance and special support.

The Education Committee has approved new guidelines to counter corruption within Stockholm's schools and administration. These guidelines clarify rules for educational meals, accepting gifts from students and parents (gifts should generally not be accepted, but minor gifts for occasions like school graduations are permissible if no return favor is expected), and conflict of interest in recruitment and other decisions. The Director of Education will establish specific monetary limits for representation and gifts.

This matter concerns the Education Committee reporting on a series of internal delegation decisions and received documents. Among other things, they have considered a proposal from Stockholm Water and Waste regarding new rules for waste management in the municipality. The Education Administration assesses that the new rules will have a very minor impact on schools, but if a school is affected, the administration will assist in finding a solution. Another decision means that the Director of Education is re-delegating decision-making authority to lower levels within the administration.

The City Audit has reviewed how Stockholm maintains its properties, largely approving Micasa Fastigheter's work on nursing homes. However, the audit recommends Micasa better connect identified maintenance needs with its budget for efficient resource allocation. Micasa has responded that they are systematically addressing maintenance and are implementing a new system to more clearly link maintenance plans to the budgeting process.

Micasa Fastigheter, responsible for care homes and senior housing in Stockholm, has presented its 2026 business plan and budget. The company will continue building 23 new care homes by 2040, with six starting or planned for 2026 in areas like Årsta and Bagarmossen. Additionally, 1500 new senior apartments are planned by 2040, partly through conversions and new builds, with 63 units in Årsta set for completion in 2028.

This monthly report from Micasa Fastigheter, which manages the city's care homes, presents the company's financial situation for November 2025. The report indicates that Micasa's internal loans have increased to SEK 5.6 billion and that the interest rate for the month was 2.74 percent. The board decided to file the report.

This report approves the City of Stockholm's financial monthly report for December 2025, which details the city's financial standing, including loans, investments, and guarantees. By the end of 2025, the city's external loans reached 84.7 billion SEK, an increase during the year, while liquidity remained strong at 20.1 billion SEK. Stockholm City maintains its high AAA credit rating due to sound cost control and anticipated tax revenues, ensuring favorable lending conditions, though loans are projected to continue rising in 2026 due to significant infrastructure, water and waste management, and housing investments.

This matter reports on decisions made by various managers and departments within the municipality between October 18 and December 16, 2025. These decisions primarily concern internal administration, such as budget management, procurement of IT systems and services, and travel. The report serves to inform the City Executive Board of these ongoing administrative decisions.

The City of Stockholm has provided feedback on the scope of the environmental impact assessment for the new water action program for the Northern Baltic Sea water district (2027-2033). The city wants clearer inclusion of land and water management, and the relationship to Stockholm's planning for 140,000 new homes by 2035, to balance environmental demands with housing needs. Furthermore, the city requests that new measures for drinking water quality, stemming from a revised EU directive, be highlighted regarding their impact and required resources.

The Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm raise its electrification ambitions, investigate concrete measures to accelerate the pace, and allocate budget funds for this, arguing it's crucial for climate goals and air quality. However, the City Executive Board believes the existing Climate Action Plan 2030 already covers these measures and that electrification is well integrated, though it notes the Liberals' actions in government are reducing overall electrification incentives.

The City of Stockholm criticizes the government's proposed Swedish culture canon of 100 works, arguing that politicians should not dictate culture as it risks controlling cultural life and stifling new expressions. However, the Moderates and Sweden Democrats in Stockholm support a canon, believing it can strengthen education and community by highlighting influential works, and advocate for its digital accessibility.

Center Party members proposed that the City of Stockholm and Region Stockholm implement a joint routine to ensure all preschool children with autism receive equitable and coordinated support, based on the National Board of Health and Welfare's recommendations for early behavioral interventions. The City Executive Board, however, stated that similar collaboration agreements and ongoing initiatives already exist for children with special needs, and that the city is working to strengthen cooperation and develop new guidelines to enhance equality, while acknowledging the differing responsibilities of the preschool and regional healthcare, and the limitations regarding independent preschools.

Nike Örbrink (KD) proposes introducing more care animals, like dogs and cats, in Stockholm's nursing homes, citing their positive effects on residents' well-being, reducing loneliness and stress, especially for those with cognitive impairment. The City Executive Board and the Elderly Care Administration view the proposal positively and are already working to increase care animal presence, while noting challenges such as access to trained animals and handlers, and the need for clear hygiene and allergy routines.

The City of Stockholm has responded to a referral from the Ministry of Justice regarding the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact. The memorandum (Ds 2025:30) proposes how Swedish law should be adapted to new EU rules for asylum and migration. The proposals are not expected to entail new mandatory tasks or economic costs for municipalities, as the state is responsible for asylum reception.

The National Board of Health and Welfare proposes changes to its general guidelines to align them with the new Gy25 upper secondary school reform, effective July 1, 2025. This impacts education requirements for staff in elderly care and disability support, shifting from specific courses to subject levels and including a new vocational education for disability sector personnel.

The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket) proposes new energy performance classification rules for all building owners, introducing a new top class, A0, for "zero-emission buildings." These extremely energy-efficient buildings must not use fossil fuels, leading to updated energy performance certificates and new requirements for A0 classification, including systems adaptable to external energy signals, effective May 25, 2026.

The Ministry of Justice has proposed that property boundaries be determined by coordinates instead of the current register maps, a change seen as more reliable. This proposal, affecting Stockholm as both a property owner and an authority, is expected to streamline urban planning and municipal work with minimal administrative costs for the city, and is projected to take effect on January 1, 2029.

The European Commission proposes establishing a new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) from 2028, designed to consolidate existing EU programs in research, innovation, digitalization, energy, climate, and security. This aims to bolster the EU's competitiveness through more coordinated investments, and the City of Stockholm has been asked for its opinion on the proposal.