Romania will become, from 2026, a member of the European Agency for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education (EASNIE). The government approved the accession memorandum today. This would bring a number of benefits to children with diagnoses such as autism and support their integration in educational institutions.
The benefits of joining EASNIE
According to the Ministry of Education, joining the European Agency for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education (EASNIE) will support:
– creating a safe, fair and non-discriminatory school environment;
– early intervention for children with CES (special educational requirements);
– continuous training of teachers in the field of inclusion;
– combating school segregation;
– access to European resources, tools and expertise.
“The problem of children with CES is a main objective for me as a minister, even more so considering my training as a psychologist. At the beginning of the year we will also launch a major project financed by European funds, for the training of human resources and the provision of specific materials, so that from the 2026-2027 school year we can offer more support to these children.”says the Minister of Education, Daniel David.
With the accession, Romania will participate in the strategic decisions of the Agency and, very importantly, it will have access to European networks of experts.
What is EASNIE
EASNIE is an independent European organization with 31 member states that supports the development of inclusive education through research, evidence-based policies and the exchange of good practice between ministries of education. Member countries contribute annually to the Agency’s budget. Romania will initially cover the tax from European funds, then from the state budget.
