NEST EGG PROGRAM: A FINANCIAL-EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE FOR PERMANENCE AND COMPLETION IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract

The Pé-de-Meia Program, by Decree No. 11,901, addresses challenges of public high school with financial incentives for low-income students. The research, descriptive and analytical, reviews legislation and literature on dropout and inequalities, including statistical data. The effectiveness of the Pé-de-Meia in various phases of high school is highlighted, acting in the entry, permanence and conclusion of studies. It responds to the need for work, correlating family context and school attendance to promote equality. It identifies the lack of financial incentives as a determinant for dropout and addresses barriers to access, adopting an integrated approach. Recognizing the disconnection with the students' reality, the program offers personalized incentives. It is concluded that the Pé-de-Meia is a proactive measure, strengthening the educational system and advancing towards educational equity in Brazil.