Controversias de la nueva ley educativa (LOMLOE): la concesión complementaria del título de la ESO en Formación Profesional Básica - [Controversies of the new educational law (LOMLOE): the complementary granting of the ESO degree in Basic Vocational Training]

Abstract

- Since the arrival of democracy in our country with the 1978 Constitution, there have been numerous structural changes in educational policies, as many as different governments have had in Spain. These educational reforms were mainly aimed at achieving a quality education for all people, regardless of their personal, economic, or social characteristics. And the current LOMLOE is no exception. A relevant issue raised by this law, recently approved in Congress, is the granting of the ESO degree for students who complete FPB. This measure, aimed at addressing diversity by facilitating social inclusion, raises controversies among members of the educational community as it is considered inappropriate. Undoubtedly, it would pose an attraction for students on the verge of socio-educational exclusion, to enroll in FPB, especially students with special educational needs condemned to unsuccessfully abandon their education. This study aims to clarify the regulatory context on the implementation of this measure and encourages the debate on whether this positive discrimination is fair compared to other educational programs, or is it a comparative offense for others? And, if will this measure be truly useful and recommendable for its purpose, attending to diversity and facilitating social inclusion?