The 2027 Social Security Financing Bill suggests reducing spending on the school starting allowance (ARS) by 600 million euros. This allowance, which helps families cover initial school-related costs, currently ranges from 426.87 to 466.02 euros per child, depending on the child's age and the family's income. The bill's preamble mentions that targeted cost-saving measures, including adjustments to the ARS and freezing other family allowances, would help control rising public spending. It also states, "I advocate for a refocusing of this aid," a phrase that appears only twice in the budgetary documents from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu told Le Figaro on September 17 that the ARS "is not always aligned with the needs of families" and that "it is necessary to consult, but I advocate for a refocusing of this aid." The allowance, typically paid in August, costs over 2 billion euros annually for public finances. If the proposed reduction is enacted, a third of the budget for this program would be at risk. However, the Ministry of Solidarity has not yet provided further details about this potential cut. According to a study by the National Family Allowance Fund, the ARS is used to buy school supplies, clothing, insurance, sports equipment, and cafeteria meals. The amount varies by age group: 426.87 euros for children aged 6 to 10, 450.41 euros for those aged 11 to 14, and 466.02 euros for those aged 15 to 18. The aid is subject to income criteria, ensuring that it supports families with lower incomes more directly. In addition to the proposed changes to the ARS, the government plans to impose a 17% tax on unused funds held by the Caisse des dépôts, a public financial institution. These assets, estimated at 8.1 billion euros at the end of 2025, could generate about 1.4 billion euros for the state. The government has assured that this tax will not affect the rights of account holders, who can still reclaim their money in full if they request it.