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MEP Supplies List 2026: Schools to Follow Recommendations

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MEP Supplies List 2026: Schools to Follow Recommendations

here’s a revised version of teh text, incorporating verification and adhering to the instructions. I’ve focused on providing context and clarifying the details based on a search for recent updates from the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP).

for preschool in Costa Rica, each educational center, in coordination with families, selects the learning materials that best align with the student’s needs, interests, and family priorities. The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) emphasizes that these materials should not represent an excessive financial burden for families.

The MEP regularly publishes a suggested list of school supplies (“lista de útiles”) to guide families, but this list is *not* mandatory, especially at the preschool level. The MEP encourages flexibility and adaptation to individual student circumstances.

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