The Peruvian government has declared a national emergency regarding the country’s school infrastructure, citing a critical lack of proper legal and physical documentation for ownership. A recent decree, N.° 013-2026-MINEDU, formalizes this declaration. As of 2025, over 58% – a total of 32,863 – of public schools in Peru do not have the necessary sanitation and legal titling. This lack of documentation creates significant obstacles to investment and improvements in educational facilities. The emergency declaration aims to streamline processes and unlock resources to address these deficiencies. The situation highlights systemic issues with land ownership and bureaucratic hurdles affecting Peru's public education system. This move is intended to rapidly improve conditions for students nationwide.