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This article reflects on the contours of the public policy - “Full Time School” (FTS), looking at its operationalization over 15 years of implementation in mainland Portugal. The article considers the interconnection between FTS, equality of opportunities of other activities - teaching of music (Primary Education) and highlights the articulating state’s role. Methodologically, the article analyses a set of legislative/specialized documentation as well as scientific studies to understand the implications of music education in curricular enrichment, in articulation with the author experience. We consider how this policy has been applied in the Autonomous Region of Madeira and we draw a parallel with Brazilian FTS, in order to understand the approach in artistic-musical education. We conclude by outlining how to approach the transposition of the FTS policy to other study cycles, examining the time spent on AEC/its playfulness, allied to the powerful tools of public policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]