ANALYSIS OF THE MILITARY EDUCATIONAL SUPERVISION SCHOOL MODEL AS EDUCATIONAL POLICY IN LIGHT OF THE 1988 FEDERAL CONSTITUTION

Abstract

The militarization of public schools in Brazil, exemplified by the Educational Military Supervision (SUME) in Pará, is justified by the need to address school violence but raises debates about its alignment with democratic educational principles. This study examines the legal legitimacy of SUME, assessing its compliance with Brazilian legislation and its impacts on students' rights. Through bibliographic review and document analysis, laws, jurisprudence, and studies on the topic were examined. Findings suggest that while the program does not formally violate the National Education Guidelines (LDB) or the Constitution, its practical implementation may restrict school autonomy and student freedom, while centralizing decision-making with military agents. The conclusion emphasizes the need for adjustments to SUME to balance security and fundamental rights, favoring participatory models and less coercive alternatives.