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The Ley Orgánica 8/1985, de 3 de julio, reguladora del Derecho a la Educación establishes the framework for the right to education in Spain, defining its scope, accessibility, and foundational principles. It guarantees free and compulsory basic education for children, emphasizing equal access without discrimination.  The Law on education recognises, among the fundamental rights of pupils, the right to receive the assistance and support necessary to compensate for personal, family, economic, social and cultural shortcomings and disadvantages, especially in the case of special educational needs, which prevent or hinder access to the education system and its continuity.