Political Constitution of Colombia 1991
Article 100 establishes that foreigners shall have the same civil rights and guarantees as those granted to Colombians, subject to the limitations established by law.
Law 1098 of 2006
The Children and Adolescents Code establishes that the rights of children and adolescents are applicable to both nationals and foreigners in Colombian territory. It also provides that those who refrain from receiving a minor in public educational establishments may incur...
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ratified by Law 146 of 1994)
Article 30 states that all children of migrant workers have a fundamental right to equal access to education. Therefore, their admission to pre-school institutions or public schools cannot be denied or limited because of the irregular situation of their parents...
Decree 1075 of 2015
The first article establishes that the Special Residence Permit (PEP) is a valid identification document for Venezuelan nationals who are in Colombian territory, which allows them to access the institutional offer in education. Likewise, a transitory provision is included to...
Judgment T-375 of 2006
In Judgment T-375 of 2006, the Constitutional Court stated that, both in the 1991 Constitution of Colombia and in international treaties, there is a clear mandate to promote access to education for members of black communities, both for the preservation...
Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (ratified by Act 35 of 1961)
Article 22 states that Contracting States shall accord refugees the same treatment as nationals with regard to elementary education and shall accord the most favourable treatment possible with respect to education other than elementary education.
Circular 17 de 2011 del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN)
La Circular 17 de 2011 establece la información que las entidades territoriales deben reportar para el concurso de méritos de empleos docentes y directivos docentes para atender a la población negra, raizal y palenquera.
Sentencia T-422 de 1996
En la Sentencia T-422 de 1996, la Corte Constitucional resaltó la importancia de la diferenciación positiva en beneficio de las comunidades negras. Por lo tanto, estableció que las leyes que utilicen criterios raciales solo pueden hacerlo con el propósito de...
Circular 25 de 2004 del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN)
La Circular 25 de 2004 establece la información que las entidades territoriales deben reportar para el concurso de méritos de empleos docentes y directivos docentes para atender a la población negra, raizal y palenquera.