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Educational cards for disadvantaged students will be loaded with 500 lei in November for the 2026-2027 school year. The Ministry of Investments and European Projects announced that eligible students will receive their cards from schools this month. As of November 3, 2026, there were 733,555 validated beneficiaries. Existing cards from previous years can be recharged, allowing quicker access to funds for eligible students. New cards will be issued to those without one, and schools will distribute them. The funds can only be used for school supplies and clothing, with strict regulations on usage. The program targets disadvantaged preschoolers and students in state education, funded by non-reimbursable external sources from 2023 to 2027.