LEGAL EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION: AN ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC POLICIES OF IMPLEMENTATION IN BRAZIL

Abstract

This article addresses the relevance of public policies aimed at the implementation of legal education in basic education, discussing its role in citizen education and in the strengthening of democracy. The main objective of the research was to provide a detailed understanding of the effectiveness of these policies, based on the analysis of their insertion in school curricula, the obstacles faced during their execution and the impacts observed in the construction of a critical consciousness in students. The methodology used was qualitative, with bibliographic and documentary review, with emphasis on Brazilian educational legislation, bills in progress and recent academic studies that discuss the insertion of Law in the school environment. The results indicated that, despite the existing legal support, such as the Federal Constitution of 1988, the LDB (Law No. 9.394/96) and the BNCC, there are still structural and pedagogical barriers that hinder the effective implementation of legal education in public schools, such as the lack of adequate teacher training, absence of standardized content and limitation of didactic resources. On the other hand, the study also highlighted successful experiences, which demonstrate the transformative potential of legal education in basic education, by fostering awareness of rights, respect for social norms and the ability of students to actively participate in public life. It is concluded, therefore, that the strengthening of these policies is essential for the promotion of a democratic, participatory and fair culture.