In a notable event for the Valencia Community, Education Conseller José Antonio Rovira reported that more than half of families exercised their right to vote in a ground-breaking language consultation. This consultation, which closed on Tuesday at two p.m., invited over five hundred seventy thousand families to express their preference for their children’s medium of instruction, either in Spanish or Valencian.

Rovira praised the turnout, indicating that participation was far superior to typical engagement levels seen in school council elections, which usually see about eleven per cent of families voting. He pointed out this high level of involvement as a strong mandate from families, contrasting it with opposition to the consultation from some sectors of the community.

In light of the results, which will unfold on Thursday, Rovira has pledged further details in a press conference. Educational institutions will publish lists of students and their chosen language of instruction, while ensuring that parental privacy is maintained throughout the process.

However, the consultation has drawn criticism. Education union Stepv called it a complete failure, suggesting that it did not reflect the community’s desires. The Socialist Party has also voiced concerns, labelling the initiative as a misguided attempt at educational freedom that could disrupt the existing framework of educational equity in the region.