La Réunion's regional commission approved funding for education, culture, and infrastructure projects, including a 49 million euro school construction and a pilot mentorship program.
Regional commission approves education funding
The Permanent Commission of La Réunion Region, under the presidency of Patrick Lebreton, reviewed and approved nearly fifty reports during its meeting on October 9. These reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, cultural initiatives, and infrastructure projects.Funding for new vocational high school
The commission approved a 49 million euro program authorization to begin construction of the Lycée des Métiers du Tourisme et de l'Hôtellerie in Saint-André. This brings the total funding for the project to 90 million euros. The commission also extended a partnership agreement with several educational institutions for the school years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.New student mentorship program
The KAP Réussite program, tested in 2025-2026, will be expanded to all 45 public high schools in La Réunion for the 2026-2027 school year. The program uses trained student mentors to help small groups of students improve their study habits, confidence, and motivation.Cultural and financial agreements approved
The commission approved the draft Operational and Financial Implementation Agreement (CAOF) 2026 for the Framework Agreement in Favor of Books 2026-2028. This agreement outlines the financial commitments of the State, the region, and the National Center for Books for the fiscal year 2026.Subsidies for cultural and health projects
The commission allocated subsidies to seven cultural associations, including Nawar and Héritaz Maloya, totaling 24,000 euros. It also approved 30,000 euros for cultural projects under the "Culture and Health" agreement, supporting six associations with varying amounts.Support for a pilot and innovation event
As an exception, the commission approved a 7,100 euro grant to help Victoria Merle complete her training to become an airline pilot. It also gave 21,608 euros to Sciences Réunion for the 13th edition of the 24 Hours of Innovation event, which brings together over 250 students and professionals.Funding for training and research projects
The commission approved a 2,121,154 euro grant for the "E2CR Training Program - Remuneration of Apprentices" and allocated funds for several research projects at the University of La Réunion, including the ZORRO and PROVACT projects.Grants for economic development and entrepreneurship
The commission granted 9,257 euros to support the governance of the Interreg VI Ocean Indian Program and approved 185,000 euros for entrepreneurship support devices in the region. It also allocated funds to various companies and associations under the FEDER and FEAMPA programs.Infrastructure and environmental projects
The commission approved funding for road safety, air quality monitoring, and infrastructure projects, including a 2.5 million euro authorization to restore traffic on the RN2 road cut off by lava. It also validated agreements for public transport and water supply network improvements.Energy and environmental initiatives
The commission approved a 196,806 euro grant for the La Réunion Roland Garros Airport to install a photovoltaic power plant. It also allocated funds for air quality monitoring equipment to replace damage caused by the cyclone Garance.
